The event aims to raise the awareness and responsibility of the community for the protection, exploitation and sustainable development of water resources, as well as improve the response to natural disasters and adaptation to climate change. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment held a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday to review plans in response to World Water Day (March 22) and World Meteorological Day (March 23). It will hold a ceremony to respond to World Water Day and Vietnam International Water Week 2019 as well as scientific seminars and communication activities in Hanoi. The Ministry will also hold an exchange program on the theme of journalism with hydro-meteorological work to boost communications on natural disaster prevention and control for local students.