Building resilient homes: Innovations and community engagement in Viet Nam: Behind the resilient homes

Viet Nam's central provinces are no strangers to the devastating effects of climate change and extreme weather events. Storms and floods have left thousands homeless, particularly those in vulnerable coastal areas. However, the GCF-UNDP-Government of Viet Nam project, which aims to increase the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change, is altering the lives of the most impacted.

The poor and near-poor people in the five coastal provinces have been supported to build storm- and flood-resilient homes that protect them during disasters. These homes are more than just simple shelters; they have been designed to be solid and resilient, incorporating features that meet local cultures and conditions.