Time
Initiated in 2019; ongoing development and community engagement
- Project Facts
- Duration 2019 – Present
- Principal investigator Dr. Alexis Drogoul and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Doanh
- Field sites Bac Hung Hai Irrigation System, Red River Delta, Vietnam
Objectives
- To simulate the complexities of waste management within the Bac Hung Hai irrigation system.
- To engage diverse stakeholders including farmers, local leaders, and policymakers in understanding and addressing pollution issues.
- To promote sustainable practices that balance agricultural productivity with environmental conservation.
Focus areas
- Environmental Education: Raising awareness about the impact of solid and wastewater pollution on irrigation and agriculture.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitating dialogues among community members, authorities, and organizations to co-create solutions.
- Policy Development: Informing and influencing waste management policies through participatory simulations.
Methodology
- Stakeholder Mapping: Identifying and categorizing stakeholders at various institutional and geographical levels to understand their roles and influences.
- Field Assessments: Conducting interviews and discussions in communes like Phạm Trấn and Thạch Khôi to gather insights on local waste management practices and challenges.
- Game Development: Utilizing the GAMA platform to create an agent-based model that reflects the real-life dynamics of waste management in the irrigation system.
Results
- Participants reported a better understanding of the interconnectedness between waste management and agricultural sustainability.
- The game revealed patterns in stakeholder interactions, highlighting the importance of communication and cooperation in addressing environmental issues.
Partners & stakeholders
- Lead Developer: ACROSS Lab
- Collaborating Entities: Bac Hung Hai Irrigation Management Company, local communes (Phạm Trấn and Thạch Khôi)
Reference
https://across-lab.org/application/red-river-delta-bac-hung-hai-irrigation-system/
