Climate change and impacts

Are you a teenager or young person aged between 13-30 years living in Viet Nam?  Do you love being creative?  Do you like creating your own videos to tell your story?  Do you want to send messages about your innovative climate action solutions to global leaders?  Do you want to add your voice and join youth from around the world to fight climate…

About “safe for children” "Safe for children" will be broadcast on Vietnam Television (VTV) channels VTV3, VTV5 and digital platforms from September 2023 during 18:00 to 18:05 every Saturday and Sunday. This animation series aims to empower children, students, families, and schools to become agents of change within their communities. “Safe for…

The comic series "Disaster Prevention Genius Squad" and colouring book “Together with children, preventing and mitigating natural disasters” are two impactful activities from the innovative media campaign “A safe, clean and green ASEAN for every child”. This UNICEF campaign was jointly launched in May 2023 by the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke…

NEW YORK/BANGKOK / HA NOI, 6 October 2023 – Weather-related disasters caused 43.1 million internal displacements of children in 44 countries over a six-year period – or approximately 20,000 child displacements a day - according to a new UNICEF analysis released today. Children Displaced in a Changing Climate is the first global analysis of the…

“I hope in the future we will have the opportunity to participate in more extracurricular activities on disaster risk reduction. We can have fun and improve our skills and knowledge at the same time. I also hope that students will be involved in disaster risk reduction activities, protecting the environment, and spreading the messages to protect…

The media campaign “a safe, clean and green ASEAN for every child” is launched to spread positive messages, voices and attract the attention and participation of authorities at all levels, whole communities, especially children, in raising public awareness of child-focussed disaster risk reduction. The campaign also marks the year that Viet Nam is…

For the sky, full of flying kites... Children can learn and dream so high! Those are the lyrics in the song "FLYING KITES" composed by Tien Dat and Duy Khoa, which is the theme song of the campaign " A safe, clean and green ASEAN for every child ". It brings to life the desire to send dreams, join hands for change, create a better world so that…, Who can participate in the competition?, In the form of a collective competition, it is open to all primary and secondary schools nationwide (as teams/ groups/ representative classes or school students - aged 6 to 15 years old)., Join the Disaster Risk Reduction flashmob dance competition!, Let’s join hands to build safe schools and sustainable communities against natural disasters and climate change for all children through fun and creative teamwork activities!, Timeline of the competition: , August 15, 2023: The competition launching. September 1 to 30 (4 weeks): Competition opens for video submissions, via Facebook group: Thử thách làm phim '1 phút xanh (‘1-minute green’ video challenge) October 5: The final results will be announced., TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: VND 40 MILLION, Weekly prizes: Total value of VND 8 million. Each week will have: 01 First Prize: Each prize is worth VND 1 million 02 Sub-prizes: Each prize is worth VND 500,000   * Note : The results are based on the total number of interaction points (likes, hearts, comments, shares, in which the share score will double the number of remaining interactions).…, HOW TO JOIN THE COMPETITION:, - Step 1: Schools/classes/groups create and practice their performances: flashmob dances to the song about disaster risk reduction and climate actions - “Flying Kites”. Check out the sample video with moves that have been composed, choreographed, and shared by the organizing committee below: - Step 2: Schools/classes/groups record the flashmob (…, OTHER RULES:, Videos must be rehearsed, recorded, and submitted by the schools/classes/groups themselves. Copyright is enforced. Do not copy other entries. The organizers have the right to use all videos participating in the contest for communication activities with non-commercial purposes. Read more at here to view and download materials on natural disaster…

Dear beloved students and parents, The English Speaking Contest on disaster risk reduction and climate actions is co-organized by the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (MARD) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Viet Nam with the support of the Government of Japan and Amslink English Center., Are you?, A secondary or high school student in Viet Nam. Interested in hot global issues such as disaster prevention and climate change adaptation. Wishing to make a difference by bringing your voice to ASEAN leaders about the contributions of children and adolescents in disaster risk reduction and climate actions. Able to speak English fluently. Sharing…, Join the English Speaking Contest!, Make a difference and let your voice be heard., Objectives, To support the 11th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management and its side activities during Viet Nam chairmanship in 2023. To disseminate knowledge on disaster risk reduction and climate actions. To raise awareness and strengthen skills for children and the youth in responding to natural disasters and climate change. To create…, Topics, Your perspective on disaster risk reduction and climate actions in Viet Nam and around the world. Your innovative ideas related to disaster risk reduction and climate actions. Your local experience in disaster prediction, prevention and response, to frequently occurring disasters in your area., How to join?, General information Contestants may enter individually or as part of a group (maximum of 2 members). Presentations must be delivered in English. Content you present must discuss the above topics. Preliminary Round The preliminary round will take place online. Entries must be submitted to the Organizing Committee by August 25, 2023, via email at…, Prizes: TOTAL OF 200 MILLION VND WORTH PRIZES, Preliminary Round The first 30 contestants/groups to submit their entries will receive a souvenir gift. Final Round 1st Prize: 4 million VND 3 Second Prizes: 3 million VND/each 3 Third Prizes: 2 million VND/each 3 Consolation Prizes: 1 million VND/each 2 additional prizes will be awarded based on the total number of likes and shares of the…, ARE YOU READY TO JOIN FOR A SAFE, CLEAN, AND GREEN ASEAN FOR ALL CHILDREN?, Contest Launch: July 23-29, 2023 Preliminary Round Entry Submission: July 25-August 25, 2023 (4 weeks) Preliminary Round Results Announcement: September 15, 2023 Online Training for Finalists: September 18, 2023 Final Round and Awards Ceremony in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province: October 3, 2023 The Winner will deliver a speech at the 11 th ASEAN…, CONTEST PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:, Preliminary Round: Who can join? The contest is open to Vietnamese secondary and high school students who reside in Vietnam (ages 12 to 18). There is no limit to the number of entries per contestant. The submission must include the attached entry information form ( English speaking contest entry form here ) Consider the following for innovation:…, SELECTION CRITERIA FOR THE FINAL ROUND, Criteria Sub-criteria Details Maximum Content - Introduction - State the purpose clearly 10 - Problems - State the main ideas 5 - Develop supporting ideas logically 5 - Describe the current problem 5 - Use reliable and relevant data and evidences 5 - Solutions - Clearly define solutions 10 - Conclusion - Summarise the main ideas effectively 10 -…, (*) Additional Prize Scoring:, 1 like or reaction from 1 account = 1 point 1 comment from 1 account = 2 points 1 share from 1 account = 3 points (only valid if shared publicly -> valid for public shares only) The total score is calculated as the sum of points from the Thien Tai The Gioi fan page and Amslink English Center fan page Note: Cheating, such as hacked likes, fake…, Video Format Requirements:, File format: MP4 preferred Maximum length: 3 minutes Aspect ratio: 16:9 (vertical) or 4:3 (horizontal) preferred Resolution: Submit the original video at the highest available resolution (minimum 1280 x 720 pixels). Avoid sending videos via social networks, as this may reduce video quality. #EarlyAction #ForEveryChild #UNICEF #VNDMA

BANGKOK/HANOI, 24 May 2023 – More than any other region, children in the East Asia and Pacific region are having to survive multiple, often overlapping climate and environmental hazards and shocks, according to the latest UNICEF regional report ‘Over the Tipping Point’ . The report highlights the urgent need to invest in climate-smart social…

The East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region is one of the most impacted to multiple types of overlapping climate and environmental shocks and stresses, 41% of children in the region face 5 or more shocks, compared to global average of 14%. Climate shocks are increasing in frequency, and interacting with non-climate shocks like the COVID pandemic, the…

The innovative media campaign “ Together we act – For a safe, clean and green Viet Nam for every child ” has provided a hit with Vietnamese children nationwide.  The campaign, coordinated by UNICEF in Viet Nam and the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee on Disaster Prevention and Control (NSCDPC), had attracted more than 33,000…, 1. Gameshow "Beat the Internet – Disaster risk reduction and climate actions" , Le Duong Khanh Linh (pictured middle) and Le Ba Minh Nhat (pictured right), 9th graders from Le Do secondary school, Da Nang, participated in the final round of the school-level competition gameshow "Beat Internet”. Le Duong Khanh Linh (pictured middle) and Le Ba Minh Nhat (pictured right), 9th graders from Le Do secondary school, Da Nang,…, 2. Running race "Relaying disasters risk reduction and climate actions - For a safe, clean and green Viet Nam for every child" , More than 2,000 competitors, 1,000 at My Khe beach in central Da Nang and 1,000 virtually, competed in a running race on December 10, 2022 as part of the UNICEF-NSCDPC supported “Together we act – For a safe, clean and green Viet Nam for every child” campaign to raise awareness of disaster preparedness and climate change.  More than 500 students…, 3. 1-MINUTE GREEN VIDEO CHALLENGE “EARLY ACTION WITH CHILDREN- DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND CLIMATE ACTIONS” ,   Nguyen Viet Nhat loves film making with a mobile phone. Nguyen Viet Nhat loves film making with a mobile phone. The "1-minute green” video challenge proved a hit with children across Viet Nam, with nearly 9,000 videos from youth aged 13-18 received and 24,000 new members only four weeks after the launch of the UNICEF Viet Nam Facebook group.  …

Together we act - For a safe, green and clean Viet Nam for every child VIET NAM is one of 13 countries most severely affected by extreme weather events and climate change globally. VIET NAM is a country with children making up one-third of its population. Children are the most at risk from natural disasters and climate change impacts   VIET NAM…