Viet Nam: Ordinance on prevention and control of floods and storms and implementation provisions
This ordinance sets out provisions for activities conducted for the prevention, control and mitigation of the consequences of floods and storms. The ordinance identifies a comprehensive flood and storm plan that involves developing domestic policies that encourage investment in different mitigation forms, cooperating with other states and third party actors for preventative measures, and ensuring all domestic actors help prevent floods and storms while foreign governments, indviduals, and corporations respect all relevant laws.
In addition to prohibiting acts that damage flood management facilities , the ordinance includes provisions related to overcoming the effects of floods and storms, as well as provisions for state management's role in prevention and control.