Vietnam is likely to be among the countries hardest hit by climate
change, mainly through rising sea levels and changes in rainfall and
temperatures. Agriculture can be extensively affected by climate
change, and designing effective adaptation strategies will be critical
for maintaining food security, rural employment, and foreign exchange
earnings.
This study explores the differences between mountain and non-mountain countries in food security and its determinants. Econometric analysis shows that mountain regions are likely to have lower food security. The findings suggest that people in mountain countries are especially affected by external shocks such as surges in global food prices.
