Vietnam is exposed to different types of floods that cause severe economic losses, damage to infrastructure, and loss of life. Reliable information on the drivers, patterns and dynamics of flood risk is crucial for the identification, prioritization and planning of risk reduction and adaptation measures. Here, we present a systematic review of existing flood risk assessments in Vietnam. We evaluate the current status, persisting gaps, and challenges regarding the understanding and assessment of flood risk in the country. The literature review revealed that: (i) 65 % of the reviewed papers did not provide a clear definition of flood risk, (ii) assessments had a tendency to prioritize physical and environmental drivers of risk over social, economic or governance‐related drivers, (iii) future‐oriented assessments tended to focus on hazard and exposure trends, while vulnerability scenarios were often lacking, (iv) large and middle‐sized cities were assessed more frequently than others, (v) only few studies engaged with relevant local stakeholders for the assessment of risk and the development of potential solutions, and (vi) ecosystem‐based adaptation and flood risk insurance solutions were rarely considered. Based on these findings, we point out several directions for future research on flood risk in Vietnam.

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了解和评估越南的洪水风险：现状，持续存在的差距以及未来的方向

越南遭受不同类型的洪灾，造成严重的经济损失，基础设施损坏和生命损失。关于洪水风险的驱动因素，模式和动态的可靠信息对于确定，确定风险降低和适应措施的优先次序和计划至关重要。在这里，我们对越南现有的洪水风险评估进行了系统的回顾。我们评估该国的现状，持续存在的差距以及在了解和评估该国洪水风险方面的挑战。文献综述显示：（i）65％的评论论文没有提供明确的洪水风险定义；（ii）评估倾向于将风险的物理和环境因素优先于与社会，经济或治理相关的因素，（iii）面向未来的评估往往侧重于危害和暴露趋势，而往往缺乏脆弱性情况；（iv）大中城市的评估频率高于其他城市；（v）与当地相关利益相关者进行的研究很少风险评估和潜在解决方案的开发，以及（vi）很少考虑基于生态系统的适应和洪水风险保险解决方案。基于这些发现，我们指出了越南未来洪水风险研究的几个方向。（vi）很少考虑基于生态系统的适应和洪水风险保险解决方案。基于这些发现，我们指出了越南未来洪水风险研究的几个方向。（vi）很少考虑基于生态系统的适应和洪水风险保险解决方案。基于这些发现，我们指出了越南未来洪水风险研究的几个方向。