CON CHIM, Vietnam —In response to escalating climate concerns, Vietnam is rethinking its approach to agriculture by reducing rice farming and adopting nature-based practices.

Con Chim, once an overlooked region, is now emerging as a beacon of sustainable farming. Watch this video to learn more about how this transformation is setting a new standard for environmentally-friendly agriculture.

This story was produced in collaboration with the Global Reporting Program at the University of British Columbia’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media.

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Banner image: Farmers on Con Chim island grow rice, fish, flowers, fruit and vegetables year round on Vietnam’s southern coast. Image by Sonal Gupta.

A Mekong island too tiny for industrial farming now points to Vietnam’s future