For millions of people in rural Viet Nam, the impacts of climate change are mounting and sometimes deadly. As weather patterns change, many of Viet Nam’s women in particular are paying a high price. This impact story, shares the results of UN Women's work to strengthen the role of women in disaster risk reduction and management.
Prior to the project, there were few women on the Committees for Flood and Storm Control (CFSC) in the village. Through the training of women in disaster management, as well as national lobbying – supported by UN Women, UNDP and other stakeholders – the contribution of women has been recognized. A government decree issued in September 2013 provides an official space for the Women’s Union in decision-making boards of the CFSC at all levels.
Through the training of women in disaster management, as well as national lobbying, the contribution of women has been recognized and a government decree gives the Women’s Union an official space in decision-making bodies.
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