Early warning, actions crucial in natural disaster risk management: official
Stronger efforts and resources, including the transfer of science and technologies, along with early warning and actions will help Vietnam mitigate natural disaster risks, an official has said.
Hanoi (VNA) – Stronger efforts and resources, includingthe transfer of science and technologies, along with early warning and actions will help Vietnam mitigate natural disaster risks, an official hassaid.
According to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment Nguyen Hoang Hiep, as one of the five countries hardesthit by climate change and natural disasters, Vietnam has defined actionsregarding climate and natural disaster risk management as one of its priorities.
Hiep, who is the deputy head of the National SteeringCommittee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, said that Vietnam has activelyengaged in cooperation mechanisms on natural disaster mitigation, whileresponsibly implementing international protocols, treaties and agreements inthis regard.
Particularly, as the Chair of the ASEAN Committee on NaturalDisaster Management in 2023, Vietnam commits to acting as a bridge forcooperation between the association and countries in the Asia-Pacific region toseek strategic solutions to many risks at the same time, he said.
Hiep held that the UN should further strengthen itssupport to most vulnerable countries in Asia-Pacific to enhance their access toglobal multilateral funds.
Resources mobilised for related programmes and projectsshould focus on the improvement of resilience of most vulnerable communities toincreasing impacts of climate change.
The United Nations General Assembly has designated October 13as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) to promote aglobal culture of disaster risk reduction. The 2022 edition takes place duringthe Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, which will conclude at a High-levelMeeting of the General Assembly in May 2023 with a political declaration.
In 2022, the International Day will focus on Target G of theSendai Framework “Substantially increase the availability of and access tomulti-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information andassessments to people by 2030”.
The Sendai Framework has seven global targets and 38indicators for measuring progress on reducing disaster risk and losses. Theseindicators align the implementation of the Sendai Framework with the ParisAgreement on climate change towards the achievement of the SustainableDevelopment Goals./.
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The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
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Flashflood in Ky Son, Nghe An (Photo: VNA) 
