Disaster risk reduction and the role of Urban planning in Vietnam

Abstract

Vietnam is one of the countries that heavily affected by natural disasters, in which storms and floods are the most frequent and dangerous. Besides storms and floods, severe droughts, saltwater intrusion, landslides and many other natural disasters have been causing a lot of damage to people's lives and properties in localities throughout the country. This has hindered the development of the whole country in general and each locality in particular. In particular, the effects and harms of natural disasters have become more serious in urban areas where the population is densely populated. In the world, urban planning is considered one of the medium and longterm solutions to limit the harm from natural disasters to cities. However, the contents and methods of urban planning in Vietnamese cities that can limit damage and disaster risks are still necessary contents for practical research in Vietnamese cities. .

The content of this article will present and analyze the following contents (1) An overview of the concept and theory of disaster risk reduction (DRR); (2) Theories and experiences of DRR in urban planning and development; (3) Disaster risk in Vietnam and proposed role of urban planning in disaster risk reduction

Key words: Disaster risk reduction (DRR); urban planning