AT A GLANCE
Country Vietnam
Risks Climate change change exacerbating extreme weather events
Area of Engagement Enabling resilient recovery
The government of Vietnam has implemented a comprehensive approach to disaster risk management which prioritizes engagement with local communities.
THE CONSTANT THREAT OF NATURAL HAZARDS
Vietnam is one of the most hazard-prone countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with floods and storms often isolating communities and disrupting trade flows. Over the past two decades, extreme weather events have caused more than 13,000 deaths and property damage in excess of $6.4 billion in the country. More than 70% of its population is at risk from natural hazards, particularly the rural and urban poor.
The Vietnamese government, with support from the Global…
