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Women and Climate Change in Bangladesh (Hardcover)
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Women and Climate Change in Bangladesh (Hardcover)
Series: ASAA Women in Asia Series
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Bangladesh is by no means a high emitter of carbon, but it is
nevertheless one of the countries most critically affected. There
is a significant risk of damage to lives and livelihoods due to
climate change in the form of cyclones, flooding and storm surges,
and slow-onset impacts such as droughts, sea level rises and river
basin erosion. Moreover, Bangladeshis are especially vulnerable as
a high proportion of people live in extreme poverty. This book
assesses the impact of climate change in Bangladesh, and presents
the findings of a three-year, in-depth study undertaken at village
level in different districts of the country. It examines national
policies, contrasting them with what is actually happening at
village level. It outlines the impact of climate change on
livelihood strategies and health, and focuses particularly on the
impact on gender relations, showing that although women have a
significant role to play in helping communities cope with the
effects of climate change, cultural customs and practices often
work against this. The book argues for, and puts forward policy
proposals for, recognising women's active contribution and
supporting gender equality as a critical strategy in global
adaptation to climate challenges.
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