Training on applying disaster risk reduction to educational programs.

On the morning of May 12th, in Lao Cai city, the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), in coordination with the Department of Infrastructure (Ministry of Education and Training), organized a training course for 60 provincial administrators and teachers on disaster risk reduction in the curriculum for junior high school students.

The scene at the conference.

2025 marks the second year of the collaborative program between the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on implementing disaster risk reduction and mitigation tasks in the education sector for the period 2024-2029. Specifically, the two ministries have provided training on integrating disaster risk reduction content into educational programs and activities; organized workshops on developing plans to guide the integration of disaster prevention knowledge into extracurricular programs and activities in schools…

Over 60 delegates from the education sector participated in the training.

At the conference, the Disaster Risk Reduction Project Management Board exchanged and shared information on models for building safe schools; discussed topics related to the implementation of integrated disaster prevention knowledge; provided guidance on integrating disaster prevention and climate change content into the curriculum and educational activities for secondary school students; designed and built schools safe from natural disasters; and provided guidance on utilizing disaster prevention materials in schools.

Delegates exchanged and discussed ideas at the conference.

In addition, the disaster risk reduction project also supports and encourages teachers to proactively participate in educational and communication activities, building safe and sustainable school communities in the face of natural disasters and climate change. This contributes to improving the knowledge and skills of teachers and students in responding to natural disasters, especially in responding to situations such as storms, floods, and tornadoes.

In recent years, Lao Cai has been severely affected by climate change and extreme weather events; frequently suffering from various natural disasters, especially typhoons, floods, and inundations, causing significant damage to the economy , infrastructure, and people's lives. Recognizing the serious impacts of natural disasters, the province has always prioritized and gradually improved disaster prevention and control efforts, contributing to protecting people's lives and property and minimizing damage caused by natural disasters.

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