Hanoi, Nov. 9 -- The plan aims to strengthen capacity for disaster prevention, response and recovery; adapt to climate change; minimize disaster-related losses and damage; create favorable conditions for sustainable socio-economic development; and contribute to maintaining national security and defense.
Under the plan, the legal framework, mechanisms and policies on disaster prevention and control will be improved.
It targets to strengthen information and communications activities, disseminate relevant laws and raise public awareness of natural disasters, ensuring that all of local authorities at all levels, agencies, organizations and households will receive adequate information and acquire knowledge and skills in disaster preparedness a...