Introduction Bangladesh, which generates a meagre 0.56% of global carbon emissions, is among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to climate risk. Its geographic position and flat, low-lying topography expose its southern coast to deadly cyclones and storm surges sweeping in from the Bay of Bengal. Climate change is exacerbating these hazards, jeopardizing the lives of a densely-packed population made …

Over the last few decades, it has been recognised that adaptation approaches are more likely to succeed if they are rooted in local knowledge and empower communities to make their own decisions. However, research conducted by GTS and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) in 2021 shows that the fine aspirations found in the documentation to engage and …

In Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, Uganda, we meet Beatrice Nakiweewa, who leads a women’s group to grow vegetables to use in their catering business impacted by climate change. This is the sixth of the ‘Voices from the Frontline (Phase-II)’ stories by ICCCAD and GRP. In 2021 Twezimbe Women’s Group in Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, Uganda led by Beatrice Nakiweewa was …

People in Burigoalini and Gabura Unions frequently face climate-related hazards. Adequate adaptation measures to these hazards are often missing, causing losses and damages. This paper focuses on non-economic losses and damages: items that are not commonly traded in markets (such as the loss of biodiversity or cultural heritage). The non-economic losses and damages that people in Burigoalini and Gabura Unions …

“Water is to adaptation as energy is to mitigation,” Prof Saleemul Huq Anyone can become a refugee. Today, the world is witnessing the displacement of four million Ukrainians resulting from the Russian invasion. Just like a war, climate change is a major contributing factor to migration. A 2021 World Bank report predicts that up to 216 ml people could become …

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Bangladesh, jeopardised by multiple environmental, economic and social hazards, is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Despite having limited resources, it has made significant progress in reducing the loss of human life through improved early warning and forecasting systems, effective use of local governance structure, active involvement of community-based organisations, risk informed and evidence based policy formulation …

The Climate Resilience Collective(CRC) is a multi-partner initiative focused to promote; build leadership, and enhance the capacity of local youth. This report reflects back on the lessons learnt and activities/ interventions adopted by ICCCAD (for the period of January 2021-July 2021) under the pilot to foster meaningful and lasting community engagement. The report was prepared by Rukhsar Sultana and Hafizur Rahman. For any …