THE FOREST IS RETURNING TO THE MEKONG DELTA VIET NAM How coastal inhabitants are learning to arm themselves against increasingly extreme weather and its consequences. Page 36BACK ON SOLID GROUND BANGLADESH Two survivors of the Rana Plaza disaster recount how, with German support, they have built a new life. Page 40 SWEET VOCATION PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES A confectioner’s tale illustrates how GIZ is improving prospects for young people – and ultimately preventing conflict and violence. Page 32 COMMITMENT Where GIZ is active, how it approaches new challenges, what its projects achieve: three examples of GIZ’s current work – in Viet Nam, Bangladesh and the Palestinian territories.