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Tran Thi Lan Huong1, Duong Thi Van Anh1, Tran Tho Dat2
1The National Economics University (NEU), Hanoi, Viet Nam.
Heliyon
|October 7, 2022
Summary
Vietnam
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Disaster Management
- Climate Change Adaptation
Background:
- Vietnam faces significant disaster risks, including floods, droughts, and storms, impacting millions and causing substantial economic losses.
- These risks are exacerbated by climate change, leading to more frequent extreme weather events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review Vietnam's disaster risk management (DRM) system.
- To identify progress, challenges, and provide recommendations for enhancing DRM effectiveness in responding to natural hazards.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Pressure-State-Response (PSR) model and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) DRM framework.
- Evaluated five key aspects: regulatory framework, organization, financial resources, integration into plans, and disaster warning/education.
- Data collected through literature review and key informant interviews.
Main Results:
- Vietnam has established a comprehensive legal framework, notably the Law on Disaster Prevention and Control, and a well-organized DRM system.
- Progress includes integrating DRM into development plans and modernizing disaster warning systems.
- Identified challenges include institutional, financial, and information gaps, compounded by climate change and resource constraints from COVID-19.
Conclusions:
- Vietnam's DRM system shows progress but requires enhanced inter-ministerial information sharing and improved funding allocation, particularly for preparedness and reconstruction.
- Strengthening coordination among stakeholders and addressing systemic challenges are crucial for effective disaster risk reduction.
Keywords:
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