Ready to respond intelligently to climate change

Scene of the discussion. Photo: Minh Chi

Accordingly, to respond intelligently to climate change, which is forecasted to have extreme changes, it is necessary to first promote propaganda work to raise awareness and warn of natural disasters, so that all levels, sectors, organizations, agencies, units and individuals can proactively participate in mitigation and adaptation activities.

Specifically, actively plant scattered trees in vacant land areas in each locality, in each agency and family; implement measures to reuse and recycle waste and wastewater; adjust crop seasons, choose new varieties of plants and animals or switch to new jobs for farmers.

Regarding construction measures, the focus should be on reinforcing and changing house architecture; irrigation works; sea dykes, river dykes, etc.

Drought in Quynh Luu in 2015. Photo archive

At the seminar, many opinions pointed out the extreme changes in weather in recent years globally and nationwide, negatively affecting the economy as well as production and people's lives.

Some also stressed that society's resilience to extreme weather and climate events also needs to be built on advances in forecasting science and technology.

Along with that, actively calling for the participation of people and communities in proactively preventing natural disasters, promoting community education and raising awareness of risks, effectively disseminating messages and warnings and always ensuring a state of readiness.

Some opinions also said that the authorities need to strengthen inspection and handling of violations in the field of hydrometeorology according to the Law on Hydrometeorology and the Government's Decree...

Deputy Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Van Ngoc spoke at the seminar. Photo: Minh Chi

Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Van Ngoc emphasized: Raising public awareness about being prepared for weather changes and responding intelligently to climate is very important, helping people to be more proactive in grasping information about weather changes and having specific solutions in preventing and responding to natural disasters and climate change; contributing to protecting lives and property, improving production efficiency...

Therefore, in the coming time, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment will continue to guide all levels, sectors and localities to strengthen propaganda, raise awareness and propose effective solutions to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

In October 1947, the 12th International Meteorological Conference held in Washington, USA decided to change the name of the International Meteorological Organization to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and on March 23, 1950, the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) came into effect; thereby contributing to promoting international cooperation in the field of meteorology to reduce risks caused by natural disasters.

Since 1961, the World Meteorological Organization has chosen March 23 every year to celebrate World Meteorological Day. This is not only the day of entry into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization in 1950 but also an occasion to honor the contributions of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the protection of human life and property.

An annual tradition, “World Meteorological Day” focuses on a central theme that is chosen and promoted worldwide. The theme for 2018 is: “Weather-ready, climate-smart”.