Resilient rural housing in South West Bangladesh

RESET is in the process of supporting a two year research project (2010-2012) funded by UKaid from the Department for International Development, and delivered by lead field partners Practical Action Bangladesh.

With a specific focus on the south west coastal region of Bangladesh, the project's aim is to help develop a greater understanding of the challenges and processes involved in providing low-cost, low-carbon, locally delivered housing and the potential for livelihood generation.
 
Bangladesh is on the frontline of climate change impacts. Every year, more severe and frequent weather events increase the role that the housing sector has to play in developing and supporting resilient communities. The area of focus is Atulia, Satkhira District in Bangladesh.

This project looks at what the 'triple bottom line' of safe flood and cyclone adapted housing for this region may entail and begins to investigate and test some of the challenges future housing programmes may face.

For full details on the research and latest project news just click on the links on the left.