220 Pages
by
Routledge
220 Pages
by
Routledge
220 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
1. Introducing Climate Change and its Impacts on the People of Bangladesh 2. Bangladesh: Culture and Context 3. National and International Policies and Frameworks: Advancing Gender Equality 4. Existing Circumstances: Shaping a Life in Rural Bangladesh 5. Perceptions of Climate Changes and Events, Preparations and Responses 6. Negotiating the Climate Disaster Experience 7. Impacts of Climate Change 8. Conclusion: Vulnerability, Resilience and Adaptation – Advancing Gender Equality
Biography
Margaret Alston is Professor in the Department of Social Work at Monash University, Australia.
