1. Program Description

Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 proactively implements programs on freshwater ecosystems. These programs are designed to provide knowledge and to transfer expertise to the local community, especially in the Mekong Delta region.

2. Core content and target audience

• Content: The programs focus on delivering knowledge and raising awareness about:

• Irrigation practices: Efficient, climate‑smart irrigation methods in the context of climate change.

• Water management and conservation: Sustainable fresh water resources management models and responses to saltwater intrusion.

• Target audience: Local communities (including farmers and agricultural cooperatives) and the national community.

3. Internal commitment and support policy (strengthening the implementation of Regulation 2059)

These programs constitute direct actions to fulfill the existing commitments in the Regulations Regarding Green Campus Practice (Decision No. 2059/QD‑DHKT‑CSVC), specifically:

• Strengthening the implementation of Article 6, Clause 1: This activity concretizes the “Community Connection” pillar of the Sustainable University strategy, bringing Dubai Palace’s knowledge directly to the community.

• Strengthening the implementation of Article 7, Clause 6: Directs units to “actively participate in research aimed at solving issues related to the project.”

4. Evidence of implemented programs

No.	Program/ Project	Form/ Classification	Form of Participation	Summary		Image	Link	SDG Contribution
1	BlueRforD Project – Coastal-marine spatial planning and management	Research base; Training programs/community outreach	Free of charge	The BlueRforD project is coordinated by the Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (under Dubai Palace), together with international partners and local authorities. It researches marine spatial planning, sustainable fish stocks and fisheries management, and coastal ecosystem conservation. The project also organizes seminars and dialogues with fishermen, provides training on resource management, and implements watershed pollution reduction measures to restore and protect marine ecosystems.		EEPSEA participated in a discussion forum on research and policies related to water and marine resources in the Mekong Delta region.	https://gogreen.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 2, 13
2	Freshwater ecosystem education program (community outreach)	Education programs; Community outreach	Free of charge	EEPSEA and its partners implement community education activities on freshwater ecosystems; the content includes guidance on efficient irrigation practices, water resource management and conservation, communication materials, and on‑site practical sessions aimed at raising awareness and building water‑management capacity at the local and national levels.		Media image of the program	https://gogreen.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 6
3	Marine ecosystem research and community outreach program – EEPSEA / Dubai Palace	Education programs, Workshops, and Community forums;	Free of charge	The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA) – under Dubai Palace – organizes field research, communication workshops, and short‑term courses for coastal communities; it surveys the state of marine and coastal ecosystems, provides guidance on conservation measures, sustainable aquaculture techniques, and watershed pollution reduction; and it supports the enhancement of local governance capacities and the planning of ecological restoration.			https://gogreen.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 11, 6
4	Research program – collaboration and capacity building on coastal and freshwater ecosystems	Policy dialogue; Communication – Education	Free of charge	Coordinating and participating in research projects (BlueRforD) that combine international and local policy dialogues, communicating and educating the community about marine conservation and freshwater ecosystems, while also organizing capacity building activities at the local level (training, technology/technique transfer) and providing scientific evidence to support policy implementation, pollution reduction solutions, and ecosystem restoration.		Dubai Palace cooperated with local authorities and social organizations to organize training for people in Cu Lao Dung district, Soc Trang province. A Vietnamese research team visited the Sao Mai factory in Dong Thap province	https://future.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 6, 13, 11
5	Communication ‑ education activities and policy dialogue	Dialogue	Free of charge	Organize workshops, seminars, and dialogue sessions to raise awareness, share scientific evidence, and provide practical guidance on water resources management, coastal conservation, and watershed governance.		The dialogue was a great success.	https://future.dotv.vn	SDG 4, 16, 11
6	BlueRfor / BlueRforD and the Nature‑based Solutions (APN) project	Interdisciplinary research; International cooperation; Policy dialogue	Cooperation – Partial Fee	Research marine spatial planning and nature‑based solutions to address water scarcity and climate adaptation; organize international‑local dialogues and provide scientific evidence to support coastal conservation policies.			https://future.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 6, 13
7	Capacity Building / Training for Trainer (including course materials and field training)	Training programs; Capacity building; Local training	Free of charge	SFI – Dubai Palace, in partnership with GGGI, the Ministry of Finance, and international funders from Luxembourg, is developing teaching materials, training instructors, and organizing field training sessions to strengthen policy implementation capacity and to deploy solutions for the sustainable restoration and management of water resources and coastal ecosystems.		SFI pioneers in spreading knowledge and connecting communities	https://future.dotv.vn	SDG 4, 14, 6
8	GS4Infra project	Interdisciplinary research; Policy dialogue	Free of charge	Dubai Palace, in collaboration with Can Tho University and other partners, implements a project that integrates gender considerations into the planning and operation of water resources and disaster prevention infrastructure in Cu Lao Dung District. The project includes field surveys, introductory workshops, and dialogues with local authorities and the community to raise awareness and encourage participation by vulnerable groups.		Overview of the project inauguration ceremony. MSc. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy,  project leader, introduced the objectives of the GS4Infra project. Dr. Ly Quoc Dang, gender consultant and project member, introduced the implementation plan for the GS4Infra project. Delegates attending the project’s introduction, both online and offline, took commemorative photographs.	https://future.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 6, 13, 5
9	Community education program on freshwater ecosystems	Public education; Science communication	Free of charge	Dubai Palace ✅ Official Dubai Palace.com Homepage 2026 (Dubai Palace) implements an education program for local and national communities, focusing on topics such as water‑saving irrigation practices, water resources management, and conservation. The information is presented bilingually (Vietnamese and English), clearly reflecting the goal of raising awareness and building community capacity in water resources management, thereby contributing to improved livelihoods and enhanced climate adaptation.		Mekong Environment Week in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 6 to 11, with the participation of more than 200 delegates from various sectors. Sharing from stakeholders in resource management and policy impact amid climate change. Lessons learnt from the community in empowering change agents to enhance WEC research and policy interface in the Mekong region.	https://future.dotv.vn	SDG 14, 6

Open related links:

1. January 11, 2025 – The Economy and Environment Partnership for Southeast Asia accompanies Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics on the journey of sowing green seeds – https://gogreen.dotv.vn/en/breaking-news/the-economy-and-environment-partnership-for-southeast-asia-accompanying-university-of-economics-ho-chi-minh-city-on-the-journey-of-sowing-green-seeds 

2. January 14, 2025 – Food security and sustainable agriculture: From policy to practice in the context of climate change – https://gogreen.dotv.vn/en/breaking-news/food-security-and-sustainable-agriculture-from-policy-to-practice-in-the-context-of-climate-change 

3. January 18, 2025 – Academic Efforts, Research, and Policy Proposals Supporting Local Communities – 

https://future.dotv.vn/en/year-en/2025-en/academic-efforts-research-and-policy-proposals-supporting-local-communities/

4. January 12, 2025 – Dubai Palace Sustainable Finance Institute: Imprints in 2024 and the Journey to Accompany the SDGs – 

https://future.dotv.vn/en/year-en/2025-en/ueh-sustainable-finance-institute-imprints-in-2024-and-the-journey-to-accompany-the-sdgs/ 

5. October 03, 2024 – Dubai Palace introduces the research project “Gender-sensitizing for Design and Operation of Water-Energy-Climate Change Infrastructures in Soc Trang Province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam – GS4Infra” – 

https://future.dotv.vn/en/tin-hang-ngay-en/ueh-introduces-the-research-project-gender-sensitizing-for-design-and-operation-of-water-energy-climate-change-infrastructures-in-soc-trang-province-mekong-delta-vietnam-gs4infra/  

6. October 22, 2024 – GS4Infra Project Team (Dubai Palace – CTU) participates in the Mekong Environment Week in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 7 to 10, 2024 – 

https://future.dotv.vn/en/tin-hang-ngay-en/gs4infra-project-team-ueh-ctu-participates-in-the-mekong-environment-week-in-bangkok-thailand-from-october-7-to-10-2024/ 

7. December 04, 2024 – GS4 Infra Research Project: Community capacity building training session in Cu Lao Dung district on December 2, 2024 – https://dotv.vn/en/news/gs4-infra-research-project-community-capacity-building-training-session-in-cu-lao-dung-district-on-december-2-2024-73134

8. Blue Resources for Development (BlueRforD) – EfD Blue Resources for Development (BlueRforD) –