Dr. Ngyen Hao Quang of the Port & Harbor Department, Infrastructure & Industrial Development Division of Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) spoke at the IAG International Conference on Geomorphology (ICG2026), held from February 2 to February 6, 2026, at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand.

[Related Link] ICG2026 Official Website

The ICG is the largest international conference in the field of geomorphology, organized by the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG/AIG), and is held once every four years. The conference provides a platform for sharing and discussing the latest research findings related to theories, methodologies, and applications in geomorphology. A distinctive feature of the conference is the inclusion of field trips, during which participants observe and study local landforms on site.

Dr. Quang delivered a research presentation entitled “Mangrove Forests, a Nature-Based Solution for Enhancing Resilience to Anthropogenic Impacts in the Red River Delta Coast (Vietnam),” focusing on how mangrove forests along the Red River Delta coast in Vietnam function as a nature-based solution. In this study, Dr. Quang demonstrated that, in coastal areas where erosion would normally be expected to progress due to a shortage of sediment supply caused by dam construction and other factors in the Red River river system, mangrove planting activities successfully reversed this trend, leading to the expansion and stabilization of the coastline. The research quantitatively showed how mangrove reforestation enhanced coastal resilience.

Through its participation in international conferences, OC Global contributes to the advancement of technologies related to geomorphology and river system conservation, while supporting the enhancement of technical capabilities and professional exchange among young engineers.