LOCAL RESPONSES TO CLIMATIC DISASTERS: ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS IN SATKHIRA, NAOGAON, AND KURIGRAM, BANGLADESH

Saw. Mu. Shamoel Haque, Mohaimin ul-Kabir, Istiak Ibne Rouf, Faria Kabir, Roufa Khanum, Dwijen L. Mallick

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This study investigates the diverse livelihood options and adaptive strategies in response to disasters in the Satkhira, Naogaon, and Kurigram districts. The research identifies distinctive livelihoods in Satkhira, such as crab collection and shrimp culture, and in Naogaon, mango-related businesses. Disasters significantly impact income and livelihood opportunities, with Satkhira and Kurigram experiencing more severe disruptions than Naogaon. Adaptation strategies vary by district: in Satkhira, loan-taking, savings use, and diversification of income sources are predominant, whereas, in Naogaon and Kurigram, multiple earning sources and alternative livelihoods are prioritised. The study reveals low overall livelihood support, with Kurigram receiving the most effective and sustainable aid. Knowledge and demand for climate-resilient livelihoods remain low across all districts, underscoring the need for financial, technical, and training support to enhance resilience. The research highlights the critical necessity for targeted interventions to bolster livelihood resilience in these vulnerable regions.

 

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livelihood adaptation, disaster impact, climate resilience, adaptive strategies, rural livelihoods

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