SciDev.Net: Vietnam’s position as one of the countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change has been confirmed in a report launched by the Asian Development Bank. It predicts that by the end of the century rice production will decline dramatically and rising sea levels could submerge tens of thousands of hectares of cropland, forcing thousands of families in coastal areas to relocate. More than 12 million people could be affected by increased water stress. The study considers …