How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters
Japan is sharing decades of disaster management expertise with Vietnam through infrastructure, education and early warning projects backed by The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UNESCO.
Published on 12/06/2026 - 15:00 GMT+2
Vietnam inaugurated its first Sabo dam in Son La province last year, a Japanese invention holding back rocks and debris during heavy rainfall while letting water flow through. Twelve such structures are planned for the Nam Pam river basin.
Japan's disaster prevention strategy rests on three pillars: protective infrastructure, land-use planning, and early warning systems.
In Nghe An, frequently battered by floods, a Japan-UNESCO agreement is strengthening hazard mapping and school evacuation drills, with 15,000 people expected to benefit directly.
In Hanoi, a new wastewater treatment plant built with Japanese technical and financial support now connects one million residents to the treatment network.
