REACT is a joint project whose priority is to improve management and operations of HEIs by development of research & innovative capacities. Its main objective is to foster regional cooperation and enhance the capacities of HEIs in Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam in Climate Change (CC) R&D and academic activities, in order to make them more competitive for R&D and academic funds at a national/international level. This is in line with each country’s national priorities, where National CC strategies prioritise the need to improve capacities and develop S&T programmes on CC topics.REACT brings together a strong complementary consortium of EU+PC HEIs as well as a government-backed ‘think tank’ in Laos that will support PC HEIs in establishing links with policy/authority levels. 2 HEIs per PC, geographically balanced and with complementary specialities, will increase the regional impact. The 4 EU HEIs all have strong experience in R&I in CC & related topics, and an important history of international cooperation in capacity building initiatives.Specifically REACT will:- Provide a comprehensive analysis of R&D + Academic offering focused on CC & related topics in PCs.- Set up a Network of Research and Academic Units in Climate Change, by creating said Units at each PC HEI in order to support them in developing a multi-disciplinary and innovative approach to CC research & teaching.- Build human capacities in strategy/manag./implement./evaluation of R&D results in CC.- Foster Networking & Sustainability through National & Regional events, bringing together relevant stakeholders (HEI managers/researchers, Policy makers, Private sector, potential Donors) to raise awareness on CC matters, recruit other HEIs into the Network & stimulate research cooperation in CC & access to funding opportunities, in line with national priorities.These actions will ensure the impact and visibility of the results of the REACT project.