word
Managed Retreat
MAN-ijd rih-TREET
/ˈmænɪdʒd rɪˈtriːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
managedretreat
Dictionary meaning
The planned relocation of people, buildings, and infrastructure away from high-risk coastal or flood-prone areas to reduce long-term climate-related vulnerability
Examples
- Managed retreat programs are controversial but increasingly necessary for communities facing repeated flooding.
Pronunciation tips
Also called 'planned relocation'. A policy tool of last resort for climate adaptation.
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