Building a Climate Resilient Bangladesh Based on Knowledge Driven Initiatives
Author : Md Minarul Hoque
01 Dec 2021

Climate change is the most talked about topic worldwide right at this moment. The world is much aware of the heinous effect of climate change. We often say that it destroys biodiversity, livelihoods, infrastructure and communities, forcing people to move from their homes, towns and even countries. But what we don't say is that we are the root cause for this misfortune and has jeopardized our only planet. In 2020 alone, extreme weatherrelated disasters displaced around 30.7 million people. Last few years, the world has seen several environmental catastrophes which forecast a furious future awaits ahead. A recent joint British-American study found that the intensity of cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons will increase in the next century due to global warming. Extreme hot weather is being experienced in many countries of the world. Eastern Canada, The Caucasus region, Southern California, Sydney and Algeria have faced record high temperatures. Wildfires in California, Greece, Turkey and other places are the kinds of dystopian weather events, often happening simultaneously due to climate change. Bangladesh is on the frontline of these impacts. Bangladesh is recognized worldwide as one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of global warming and climate change.