Some pictures taken during the field visit july 2017. [layerslider id=”8″]
Loss and Damage in Khulna: A First Glance
I thought the field trip would be nice escape from my routine in Dhaka but I never imagined it would become an inspiration to my work on loss and damage. More often than not, loss and damage is perceived as a calculation of monetary impacts following an extreme event, and more controversially as a method of compensation to developing countries. …
Understanding resilience at the local level
During our journey back on a ferry to Dhaka from Bagerhaat, I kept thinking about the unending resiliency of our people to adapt with the nature’s fury that often disrupts their lives. I also learned a critical lesson from Dr. Huq. That people, above all, are at the core of development in Bangladesh. Our field trip took us to several …
Strong women and a floating bed
Traveling with ICCCAD in rural Bangladesh visiting flood prone communities was an insightful and inspiring experience to a visiting researcher like myself. Although Dhaka has its own crazy charm, coming out of the city always makes one realize what a beautiful country Bangladesh is. Intensely green, with colorful saris hanging out to dry. During our four day trip, we visited …