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The authors simulate the temporally variable flood‐water depth and inundation area under four designed rainfall patterns in the typical tropical rainforest city of Hue, Vietnam. The four rainfall types are R1 (peak at fifth hour), R2 (peak at 20th hour)

Social inequalities lead to flood resilience inequalities across social groups, a topic that requires improved documentation and understanding.
The disaster risk reduction (DRR) status report provides a snapshot of the state of DRR in Viet Nam under the four priorities of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

This paper analyses the increased frequency and intensity of flash floods and landslides in the Northern Mountainous Regions of Vietnam, as they represent the most damaging hazards to the production activities and livelihoods of rural households, which

The report aims to provide a better understanding for policy makers in Asia about what focusing on human rights and gender equality in the context of climate change entails in practice. By synthesising evidence from literature across 10 different sectors

In this paper, the authors present a systematic review of existing flood risk assessments in Vietnam. They evaluate the current status, persisting gaps, and challenges regarding the understanding and assessment of flood risk in the country.

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This climate resilience case study from Viet Nam is the ninth of ten case studies prepared by forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs) for the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF). It describes the actions of the Viet Nam Cinnamon and Star Anise

This paper examines the responses of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nation) member countries to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the limits of regional cooperation, as cross-border and multi-sector cooperation are essential components of

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