Confronting Climate Change in Bangladesh

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Introduction: Bangladesh Responds to Climate Change

   • Helena Wright, Adrian Fenton, Saleemul Huq, Clare Stott, Julia Taub, Jeffrey Chow

   Pages 1-6

3. Agricultural Adaptation Practices to Climate Change Impacts in Coastal Bangladesh

   • M. Shahjahan Mondal, Mohammad Towheedul Islam, Debanjali Saha, Muhammad Shahriar Shafayet Hossain, Prodip Kumar Das, Rezaur Rahman

   Pages 7-21

4. Climate Change-Induced Loss and Damage of Freshwater Resources in Bangladesh

   • Nandan Mukherjee, John S. Rowan, Roufa Khanum, Ainun Nishat, Sajidur Rahman

   Pages 23-37

5. Forest Management for Climate Change Adaptation in Bangladesh

   • Jeffrey Chow, Tanzinia Khanom, Riadadh Hossain, Jennifer Khadim

   Pages 39-50

6. Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: Opportunities and Challenges in Coastal Bangladesh

   • M. Mustafa Saroar, M. Mahbubur Rahman, Khalid M. Bahauddin, M. Abdur Rahaman

   Pages 51-63

7. Climate Governance and Finance in Bangladesh

   • Mousumi Pervin, Pulak Barua, Nuzhat Imam, Md. Mahfuzul Haque, Nahrin Jannat Hossain

   Pages 65-83

8. The Role of State Broadcasting Media and Education in Addressing Climate Change in Bangladesh

   • Afifa Afroz, Safayet Khan, Ishrat Binte Mahmud, Mohammad Nazmul Chowdhury

   Pages 85-101

9. Climate Change Is Not Gender Neutral: Gender Inequality, Rights and Vulnerabilities in Bangladesh

   • Amy Reggers

   Pages 103-118

10. Pathways of Climate-Resilient Health Systems in Bangladesh

    • Muhammad Abdur Rahaman, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Syed Hafizur Rahman

    Pages 119-143

11. Internal Displacement Due to the Impacts of Disaster and Climate Change

    • Sanjib Kumar Saha, Dilruba Ahmed

    Pages 145-160

12. Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas: A Critical Assessment of the Structural and Non-structural Flood Protection Measures in Dhaka

    • Md Asif Rahman, Sadya Islam

    Pages 161-173

13. Solar Home Systems in Bangladesh

    • Maliha Muzammil, Raihan Uddin Ahmed

    Pages 175-192

14. Synthesis: A Future for Bangladesh Under a Changing Climate

    • Jeffrey Chow, Adrian Fenton, Saleemul Huq, Clare Stott, Julia Taub, Helena Wright

    Pages 193-203

15. Correction to: Climate Governance and Finance in Bangladesh

    • Mousumi Pervin, Pulak Barua, Nuzhat Imam, Md. Mahfuzul Haque, Nahrin Jannat Hossain

    Pages C1-C1

16. Back Matter

    Pages 205-210

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Due to its vulnerability to a wide variety of climate change impacts, Bangladesh has become a laboratory for adaptation and resilience strategies in the developing world.  The knowledge shared by experienced practitioners who have a deep understanding of the complex context of this country is an invaluable resource. The International Centre for Climate Change and Development has brought together a host of experts across multiple disciplines to provide a detailed look at Bangladesh's ongoing struggle to prepare for the inevitable threats that climate change poses. This volume presents public policy-oriented strategies across numerous sectors, including agriculture, freshwater management, forests, finance, human rights, health systems, flood control, infrastructure, solar energy, and more.  Successes and shortcomings both provide useful lessons for other countries grappling with similar climate threats.  This book offers the latest research findings for a wider audience.


-  Showcasing the wealth of experience with adaptation and resilience in Bangladesh
-  Drawing from expert practitioners across the numerous sectors affected by climate change
-  Highlighting key lessons for other Least Developed Countries.

• Climate Change in Bangladesh
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Resilience Strategies
• Freshwater Management
• Climate Threats
• Flood control in Bangladesh
• climate change
• Climate change management

• Climate Change Group, International Institute for Environment and Development, London, UK

  Saleemul Huq

• International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Dhaka, Bangladesh

  Jeffrey Chow, Adrian Fenton, Clare Stott, Helena Wright

• International Centre for Climate Change and Development, Dhaka,, Bangladesh

  Julia Taub

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