[Source: MONRE] Expanding cooperation in the field of hydrometeorology is an indispensable need for development. The Conference of Development Partners of the KTTV industry in Vietnam, held by the General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (KTTV) in collaboration with the World Bank (World Bank), took place on the afternoon of September 18, in Hanoi, an opportunity to Development partners, investors and Sectors of the industry will discuss, discuss and seek cooperation opportunities.

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh speaks at the Conference

Meteorology and hydrology is a borderless field

According to General Director of General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology Tran Hong Thai, KTTV is a borderless field. To minimize losses and risks from natural disasters, besides the efforts of each individual country, requires close cooperation between countries around the world through capacity building activities. , technology transfer, sharing of forecast products and monitoring data, exchanging expertise, knowledge on climate change and change ...

General Director of General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology Tran Hong Thai speaks at the Conference

Information to the development partners, Mr. Tran Hong Thai said that the results of the implementation of the "Strategy for the development of Vietnam's KTTV industry up to 2020" are clearly reflected in the development of the KTTV system nationwide. Modern radar network is equipped with 10 radars, 7 of which have been installed in the last 2 years. Lightning network completely locates 18 stations across the country, data integration systems, supercomputing systems are being completed and put into operation ...

However, in order to meet the requirements of preventing and mitigating damage caused by natural disasters, socio-economic development, ensuring national defense and security, rational exploitation and use of natural resources, Environmental protection in the period of accelerating industrialization and modernization of the country, the KTTV industry will need to invest more for the next 10-20 years.

Vietnam's KTTV industry has made remarkable progress

Speaking at the Conference, Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh said that in recent years, the KTTV industry has made remarkable progress. In particular, facilities, technology monitoring climate change monitoring gradually improved, modernized; quality of warnings and forecasts have been gradually improved, timely and timely warning messages have been served for people and natural disaster prevention and mitigation; The forecast has also gradually moved towards impact-based forecasts, risk-based warnings to improve the efficiency of disaster risk reduction and mitigation; Information transmission has also made significant changes, natural disaster messages have been transmitted in various forms using tools from traditional to modern, easily accessible ...

“The results that the KTTV industry has achieved in recent years, can be affirmed that the exchange and cooperation between General Directorate of KTTV and development partners is constantly strengthened, bringing positive effects, Nice "- Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh affirmed.

Overview of the Conference

The challenges that the KTTV industry is and will have to face

Besides these advantages, the Deputy Minister also pointed out that, now the KTTV industry is and will face numerous challenges. One of the biggest challenges is climate change (climate change). Under the impact of climate change, natural disasters occur with greater intensity, with increasing frequency, are more unpredictable than before and cause serious damage to people and property.

Along with that, from the beginning of 2019, Vietnam has happened a series of natural disasters from typhoons to thunderstorms, lightning, rain, floods, flash floods, landslides, hot weather ... causing many human and of the. In particular, very rare phenomena such as typhoons and tropical depressions occur at the same time, cold rain, prolonged drought or rare terms of double floods, multiple natural disasters are becoming more and more familiar. Climate rules are increasingly broken, making it difficult for the warning and forecast work of the KTTV industry.

Another major and equally important challenge of the KTTV industry is how to enhance the role of the KTTV industry in the country's sustainable socio-economic development. In particular, the provision of KTTV products to users in the socio-economic sectors is extremely important. Therefore, phytosanitary products need to be more diversified, more attractive and right and meet the needs of society. The products must not only be used but also must be used effectively to bring practical benefits to the socio-economic fields. The users need to be expanded, not only traditional partners, public units, but also private partners, non-governmental organizations and water companies. out.

Proactive, more creative, dare to think dare to do, offer many breakthrough solutions; enlist and expand cooperation from development partners

According to Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh, in order to solve the above-mentioned challenges, it is necessary for the officials themselves in the industry to be more proactive, more creative, dare to think and dare to work and come up with many unexpected solutions. Even, solutions can be significantly different from traditional solutions. At the same time, it is necessary to take advantage and expand development partners, support in terms of technology, technical solutions, capacity building and financial support. Most importantly, the KTTV industry needs to have a comprehensive plan, determine the clear roadmap in the next stage of development, what resources need, who can participate in support and the mechanism. From which, investors, development partners and people who use KTTV products will have a clear view from which to plan to support and develop in the same industry.

At the same time, development partners and investors, KTTV staff need to assess the current state of the industry, identify what is and what is inadequate, and build a strategy. Specific and in-depth development strategies for the period from now till 2030 with a vision to 2050. It is necessary to identify specific investment needs in each period from now to 2030 and beyond to develop the KTTV industry. serve the country's socio-economic development goals. At the same time, clearly defining the role of development partners in the industry's development goals and strategies to optimize resources, avoid duplication and waste resources.

“Although, the KTTV industry in the future will face many challenges and difficulties. However, I believe that with all the attention and support of agencies, departments, sectors, development partners, organizations and individuals at home and abroad, the KTTV industry will overcome all challenges. Meanwhile, the Party and the Government have excellently performed the tasks assigned to and above all to serve the people and serve the country's goal of sustainable socio-economic development ”- Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh emphasize.

Looking forward to receiving more support and cooperation with international partners

Ms. Stefanie Stallmeister, Country Portfolio Manager (World Bank) spoke at the Conference

Speaking at the Conference, Ms. Stefanie Stallmeister, Director of the National Portfolio (World Bank), said that each year Vietnam lost 1% of GDP due to damage from natural disasters. Accordingly, investment in disaster forecast and warning systems should be prioritized as this will be the key to reducing human and property damage due to natural disasters. The representative of the World Bank in Vietnam pledged to continue supporting Vietnam in investment projects to apply technologies to improve the capacity of forecasting equipment and technologies. At the same time, cooperation projects between the World Bank and Vietnam will continue to aim at improving the resilience of the Government and the people against natural disasters.

Mr. Antonio Tedesco, Deputy Embassy of Italy in Vietnam, spoke at the Conference

 

Mr. Antonio Tedesco, Deputy Embassy of Italy in Vietnam, said: “We need to make more efforts in the context of climate change every day. Therefore, it is necessary to invest in technology, early warning activities, modern technology of warning system and supervision. The threat of climate change is not only in Vietnam but also in industrialized countries around the world. We are committed to reducing the amount of C02 globally by 30% by 2032, while strengthening our capacity and partnering with our partners. ”

Mr. Matti Tervo, Counselor of the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi spoke at the Conference

Matti Tervo, Counselor of the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, said that Vietnam is a country heavily affected by climate change, which is also an increasing trend in the future, unpredictable weather phenomena, sea ​​level rise, .. Therefore, it is necessary to have a strong investment to upgrade equipment, technology and train personnel and experts for forecasting and warning work.

Deputy Minister Le Cong Thanh and international partners took souvenir photos

At the Conference, Vietnam proposed the support and cooperation of international partners with many investment projects of Vietnam's KTTV industry in the period of 2020-2030. Of which, the sector is proposing important projects. points, mobilizing resources to develop the system of KTTV, better serve the task of forecasting and preventing natural disaster risks. Key projects will focus on: Strengthening flood forecasting and early warning capacity for the Red-Thai Binh and Ma river basins (2022-2028); Strengthening the capacity of aerial meteorological monitoring and agricultural meteorological network to serve disaster prevention and socio-economic development in Vietnam (2020-2023); Modernizing observation technology, and collecting and processing data for forecasting for Viet Bac region (2021-2026); Modernize observation technology, and collect and process data for forecasting for the Northwest region (2022-2027); Expand and optimize the integrated system to support weather forecasts and early warning of Vietnam's KTTV industry (2025-2030).