This study aims to measure the people’s perception regarding climate change vulnerabilities in south-west coastal Bangladesh. The broader objective of the study is to assess the climate induced vulnerabilities and to view their adaptive capacity with the climate change vulnerabilities. Both purposive and simple random samplings were used to conduct this study. Data were collected from 120 respondents through interview schedule technique. In the interview schedule technique, question was asked and filled by the interviewers in face-to-face situation.
Climate induced changes such as extreme cyclone, devastating tidal surges, severe floods, tremendous river erosion, excessive rainfall, overwhelming salinity intrusion etc, are occurring more frequently in greater intensities and in an unpredictable manner around the world including Bangladesh. To perceive the vulnerability, the southwestern coastal Bangladesh is selected as a research area where high vulnerability to natural climate is due to its low lying delta. The research mainly focuses on the perception level of the people on climate change vulnerability and its impact on their livelihood patterns. The research revealed that various climatic events adversely affect the people of the study area. Among all natural disasters like cyclone affects severely the livelihood pattern of the study area. Peoples of the affected area experienced that disproportionate rate of salinity intrusion into the land mass increased less fertility that causes failure of crop production. As a consequence, most of the low income families are now facing food insecurity and a huge amount of potable water crisis that makes the people more vulnerable along with a threat of different water borne diseases. Finally consideration of the mentioned vulnerable factors, a simplified adaptation strategy based on the respondent view is recommended. The findings of this study explicate that climate change resulted the vulnerability of the people in the coastal areas of Bangladesh.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Rationale of the Study:
1.3 Objective of the Study:
1.4 Literature Review:
1.5 Operational Definition of Concepts:
1.6 Conceptual Framework:
1.7 Importance of the Study
1.8. Limitations of the Study
Chapter Two: Methodology of the Study
2.1 Methodology of the Study:
2.2 Physical profile of the Study Area:
2.3 Map of the Study Area:
Chapter Three: Understanding Climate Change
3.1 Understanding the Climate Change
Chapter Four: Data Analysis
4.1: Socio-economic and Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents:
4.2: Perception Assessment Regarding Climate Change:
4.3: Vulnerability Assessment due to Climate Change:
4.4: Adaptation Strategies of the Respondents
Chapter Five: Major Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion
5.1 Major findings, Recommendations and Conclusion:
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Concluding Remarks:
Research Objectives & Key Themes
The primary objective of this study is to assess people's perceptions regarding climate change vulnerabilities in the south-west coastal region of Bangladesh and to analyze how these vulnerabilities affect local livelihood patterns and current adaptive capacities.
- Climate change impacts on coastal socio-economic systems.
- Perception level of local communities regarding climatic hazards.
- Assessment of vulnerability regarding water, agriculture, and health.
- Evaluation of existing institutional and community-based adaptation strategies.
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Statement of the Problem
Climate change is considered as one of the most serious threats to the world’s environment with its potential negative aspects on human health, food security, agriculture, fisheries, biodiversity, water, economic activities and other natural resources. The global warming is apprehended to lead a higher atmospheric temperature, high intensity of rainfall, increased natural disasters, more frequent and prolonged draughts and sea level rise along the coastal areas of low lying Bangladesh (NCSA, 2007). Bangladesh is one of the most climate vulnerable countries in the world and will become even more so as a result of climate change. Floods, tropical cyclones, storm surges and droughts are likely to become more frequent and severe in the coming years. These changes will threaten the significant achievements. Bangladesh has made over the last 20 years in increasing incomes and reducing poverty, and will make it more difficult to achieve the MDGs.
The impacts of climate change are worldwide. For Bangladesh they are most critical as large part of the population is chronically exposed and vulnerable to a range of natural hazards. Already, the human suffering and cost to development is massive to this country and its people who are victims of human induced global warming.
Chapter Summaries
Chapter One: Introduction: Provides the problem statement, objectives, and a conceptual framework regarding climate change vulnerabilities in Bangladesh.
Chapter Two: Methodology of the Study: Details the research design, site selection, sampling techniques, and data collection methods used to conduct the field survey.
Chapter Three: Understanding Climate Change: Discusses global and local threats, institutional adaptation strategies, and the conceptual model for managing climate risk.
Chapter Four: Data Analysis: Presents the socio-economic data of respondents, their perception of climate change, vulnerability assessment, and their current adaptation strategies.
Chapter Five: Major Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion: Summarizes the key findings of the study and provides policy recommendations for future climate change adaptation.
Keywords
Climate Change, Vulnerability, Bangladesh, Coastal Zone, Adaptation Strategies, Global Warming, Natural Hazards, Salinity Intrusion, Livelihoods, Cyclone, Disaster Management, Food Security, Socio-economic, Perception, Sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on the perception of the population in south-west coastal Bangladesh regarding the vulnerabilities caused by climate change and how these influence their daily survival and livelihoods.
What are the primary themes discussed?
The study examines the relationship between climate-induced natural disasters (cyclones, salinity, river erosion) and their impacts on health, food security, water, and property, alongside existing community adaptation mechanisms.
What is the main goal of the study?
The primary goal is to assess climate-induced vulnerabilities and examine the adaptive capacity of the local population to better understand how policy makers can intervene.
What methodology was employed?
The study utilized an observational survey research design, collecting primary data from 120 respondents through face-to-face interviews using an interview schedule in the study area.
What does the main body cover?
The main body covers a detailed analysis of demographic characteristics, levels of climate change knowledge among residents, rankings of climatic problems based on vulnerability, and detailed tables on adaptation strategies.
Which keywords characterize this work?
The work is characterized by terms such as climate change, vulnerability, coastal Bangladesh, adaptation, salinity intrusion, and disaster management.
How does salinity affect the community?
Salinity intrusion is identified as a critical factor that decreases soil fertility, causes crop failure, and contributes to a lack of safe drinking water and the spread of water-borne diseases.
What is the role of NGOs in this region?
NGOs play a significant role by providing institutional adaptation strategies, awareness training, and emergency aid, such as helping with disaster-resilient farming techniques like gher farming.
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- Sumon Kumar Biswas (Autor:in), Ajita Mitra (Autor:in), 2009, People's Perception on Climate Change Vulnerabilities of South-West Coastal Bangladesh, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/321764
