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Within the framework of the project “Strengthening Children’s Resilience to Natural Hazards and Climate Change” funded by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), from August 18 to 20, 2025, in Thai Nguyen, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) in collaboration with UNICEF organized a training course on “Disaster Risk Reduction, Prevention and Emergency Response.”



The workshop was attended by representatives from the VDDMA, UNICEF Vietnam, as well as disaster management officers from the provinces of Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, and Lang Son.

Opening Remarks by Mr. Nguyen Van Tien - Deputy DG of VDDMA

In his opening speech, Mr. Nguyen Van Tien - Deputy Director General of VDDMA – emphasized that climate change and the increasing frequency of natural hazards are causing severe impacts globally, including in Vietnam. In 2024 alone, natural hazards in the country occurred with unprecedented intensity, causing significant damage to lives, property, and infrastructure.

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Tien, enhancing the capacity of local officials in disaster management, response, and risk reduction is a key factor. Training courses like this one in Thai Nguyen provide participants with opportunities to update their knowledge, share experiences, and practice emergency response skills, with particular attention to children and vulnerable groups.

Over the past years, the VDDMA has closely collaborated with UNICEF to implement numerous practical activities, including competitions, communication programs, training for teachers and students, and the development of educational materials integrating disaster risk reduction into the general education curriculum. These activities have contributed to raising community awareness and establishing exemplary models in disaster response, relief, and damage mitigation.

During the three-day training, participants were updated on climate change scenarios and current natural hazard risks, while discussing effective risk management approaches. The program also focused on skills for designing and implementing disaster prevention and emergency response measures, especially for children and vulnerable groups.

This activity is part of the long-term cooperation between the VDDMA and UNICEF aimed at strengthening community disaster management capacity and promoting participation from diverse groups, including the younger generation. The outcomes of the workshop are expected to enhance readiness, and enable faster and more effective responses to the complex developments of natural hazards and climate change.