Viet Nam: Agreement to prevent natural disasters signed with Red Cross

The Viet Nam Red Cross (VNRC) and the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control will jointly implement the natural disaster prevention law during the 2016-20 period.

Under the framework of the agreement, co-operation programmes will focus on improving community awareness about disaster preparedness and prevention; strengthening manpower in localities; and implementing national target programmes and projects related to disaster preparedness, prevention and climate change adaptation.