Case Study Vietnam: Climate change impacts on UNESCO World Heritage - the case of Hoi An Ancient Town.

Hoi An Ancient Town faces significant climate change impacts that threaten its tourism-driven economy and heritage assets. Research reveals three key challenges: coastal erosion from sea-level rise along Cua Dai, increased storm severity damaging wooden houses, and reduced tourist attractiveness due to mitigation efforts. While the city relies heavily on tourism for economic growth, excessive visitor numbers both exacerbate climate risks and suffer their consequences. Despite these pressures, long-term solutions remain underdeveloped, highlighting urgent needs for adaptive strategies.

Bui, H. T., & Tuan Anh Le, T. A. L. (2017). Case Study Vietnam: Climate change impacts on UNESCO World Heritage - the case of Hoi An Ancient Town. Global Climate Change and Coastal Tourism: Recognizing Problems, Managing Solutions and Future Expectations, 191–199. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781780648439.0191