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On June 6, 2026, the International Scientific Conference on “Climate Change, Health, Vulnerability, and Resilience in Asia” officially opened at DTU. The event was jointly organized by the School of Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences (LHSS) and the Center for Global Studies (CGS), DTU, in collaboration with the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), United Kingdom, and the University of Bristol. The conference created a multidimensional academic forum for discussing one of the most pressing challenges facing modern society.

The conference welcomed distinguished scholars in the fields of development studies and climate change research

Participants included leading experts in development studies and climate change research, such as Dr. Vu Ngoc Anh (Research Director, NatCen, United Kingdom), Professor Jonathan Rigg (University of Bristol, United Kingdom), and Professor Petra Tschakert (National University of Singapore).

Prof. Dr. Tran Huu Dang, DTU Vice Provost, delivers remarks at the conference

Prof. Dr. Tran Huu Dang, DTU Vice - Provost, emphasized that the university consistently prioritizes expanding its international collaboration network, creating opportunities for scientists, lecturers, and experts from both Vietnam and abroad to connect and share knowledge toward the sustainable development of the region and the world.

Parallel discussion sessions brought participants closer to real-world challenges facing Vietnam and the region

A highlight of the conference was the series of thematic presentations offering the latest perspectives on the impacts of climate change on public health. In particular, Dr. Vu Ngoc Anh analyzed the increasingly evident effects of extreme climate events on human life and well-being. Continuing the program under the moderation of Professor Jonathan Rigg, Professor Petra Tschakert delivered a keynote presentation entitled “Climate Mobility Risks and Resilience,” providing valuable insights into the social transformations taking place across Asian countries under the growing pressures of climate change.

The conference left a strong impression through its academic excellence,

international collaboration, and the dissemination of knowledge

The parallel discussion sessions enabled participants to engage more deeply with practical issues facing Vietnam and the wider region. Topics ranged from the experiences of low-income and informal workers in urban areas to technical solutions for disaster response, risk governance policy frameworks, and the role of communities in strengthening adaptive capacity. Each study contributed to a comprehensive understanding of vulnerability and resilience in the face of increasingly complex climate-related challenges.

Concluding a series of meaningful academic activities, the conference left a lasting impression through its high academic standards, spirit of international cooperation, and the valuable knowledge it helped disseminate. The effective collaboration among the School of Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences, the Center for Global Studies, and esteemed partners from the United Kingdom and Singapore not only created a highly meaningful scientific forum but also further reinforced Duy Tan University’s research standing on the international academic stage.

(Media Center)