Project Location- Cambodia, Thailand, Viet Nam
Project budget- 6,093,261 THB
Donor: DFAT, Australia through SEI, Afghanistan
Project duration: 1/Feb/24-30/Jul/25
Primary SDG Goal of focus: 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Related SDG Goals of Focus: 3. Good health and well-being; 5. Gender equality; 6. Clean water and sanitation; 7. Affordable and clean energy; 9. Industry, innovation, infrastructure; 10. Reduced inequalities; 11. Sustainable cities and communities; 13. Climate action
Description- The project aims to influence policy reforms that promote sustainable urban development and empower local communities through knowledge co-production, integrating climate adaptation and resilience into existing policies, ultimately contributing to the enduring sustainability of coastal communities in the Lower Mekong Countries. ReTrEAT Cities (Resettlement, Transformation, Eco-Adaptation Typology for Cities), empowers vulnerable coastal communities with ‘participatory energy-neutral coastal retreat planning,’ focusing on ReTrEAT (Resettlement, Transformation, Eco-Adaptation Typology). This approach integrates energy-efficient infrastructure, housing, and transportation service design for job creation and local economic growth, providing a holistic model for water-energy security and climate adaptation. Gender equality and inclusive community-centric approaches are priorities, serving as models for regional initiatives and policy development for lower Mekong countries.
