Viet Nam Risks Forum

The Global Risks Forum – National Engagement Series: Viet Nam is an annual, hybrid-format initiative led by NWG Viet Nam, an autonomous coalition of national and international experts from across sectors. Operating independently from the Government of Viet Nam or any political body, NWG Viet Nam serves as a neutral, evidence-driven platform for advancing disaster risk reduction (DRR), disaster risk finance (DRF), and disaster risk intelligence (DRI) through foresight, inclusive innovation, and strategic collaboration.

This initiative is a core part of the Global Risks Alliance (GRA) and the Global Risks Forum (GRF), connecting stakeholders from the quintuple helix—academia, civil society, the private sector, international partners, and public institutions (participating solely as stakeholders, not organizers).

Strategic Purpose

The Viet Nam edition is designed to:

• Address interrelated risks from rapid urbanization, climate change, and supply chain vulnerabilities;
• Strengthen early warning systems and resilience planning in delta regions, coastal zones, and urban corridors;
• Promote anticipatory financing mechanisms, including microfinance for rural adaptation and green bonds;
• Integrate Indigenous knowledge, youth leadership, and transdisciplinary innovation into national resilience strategies.

Sessions are focused on co-creating tools, policies, and cross-sector partnerships to advance sustainable, risk-informed development.

Governance and Participation

All activities under NWG Viet Nam are independently governed, adhering to the global principles of GRA and GRF. The forum is not affiliated with, controlled by, or accountable to any government entity, safeguarding the neutrality, transparency, and inclusivity of all engagements.

Participation is open to researchers, civil society leaders, youth advocates, entrepreneurs, local governments, and global partners invested in co-creating resilient futures for Viet Nam. The forum emphasizes co-design, systemic foresight, and policy experimentation.

Join the Movement

We invite stakeholders across Viet Nam and the international community to join the Global Risks Forum – Viet Nam Series. Collaborate in shaping next-generation governance systems, sustainable finance tools, and adaptive infrastructure strategies—while contributing to a global alliance for resilience, justice, and innovation.