The project aims to aid local authorities to understand the new risks of climate change and gain initiatives in adaptation to climate change. Through data collection, reviewing of engineering measures, evaluation of existing approaches for vulnerability assessment in Viet Nam (a case study of haihau coast), capacity building for scientists and experts, and dissemination of project results; this project expects high outcomes such as scientific papers, research proposals, scientific database and model scenario, scientific procedure for vulnerability risk assessment, and higher education teaching materials in a climate change subject.