The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GP2025) was held from June 2 - 6 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme "Every day counts, act for resilience today".
GP2025 served as an opportunity to assess and discuss progress in implementing the recommendations from the political declaration of the midterm review of the Sendai Framework, which is set to conclude in 2030. The forum also focused on practical solutions to accelerate the framework's implementation.
Speaking at the "Scaling up disaster risk transfer financing to enhance resilience" session, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep, representing the Vietnamese delegation, shared several proposals for discussion.
Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 (GP2025). Vietnam called for establishing a sustainable financial architecture for disaster response that is aligned with the Sendai Framework's objectives. In the context of increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather events, the Vietnamese representative emphasized the importance of investing in resilient infrastructure and improving disaster risk data to identify suitable financial solutions for vulnerable areas.
Vietnam also stressed the need to strengthen international cooperation in mobilizing resources for disaster prevention and control while sharing its experiences to help other countries enhance their disaster response capabilities.
Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to comprehensive disaster risk reduction, ensuring no one is left behind. Key actions include allocating investment resources to high-risk areas and supporting vulnerable communities to ensure equitable access to disaster risk reduction financing.
Another important point highlighted was the integration of social protection programs and livelihood support initiatives. These efforts aim to help vulnerable groups recover and build long-term resilience against future disasters.
Notably, Vietnam proposed that the United Nations assist the most vulnerable Asian - Pacific countries in gaining improved access to multilateral and global funds.
"These resources should be mobilized to enhance the resilience of the most at-risk communities to the growing impacts of natural disasters and climate change," Deputy Minister Hiep stated.