Innovative Approach of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Coastal Bangladesh

Abstract

This chapter highlights ecosystem-based adaptation in coastal Bangladesh aimed at securing climate and disaster-resilient environment for safer life and livelihood for vulnerable communities in the face of changing climate. Development intervention based on the opportunities offered by the nature and adaptation management plan from the perspective of vulnerability analysis can make a substantive difference in enhancing resilience. Engagement of broad-based stakeholders at vertical and horizontal levels in building adaptive capacity can be linked through both at the policy and institutional levels as well as at ecosystem levels for effective results. Innovation in convergence of disaster risk reduction and adaptation through fish, fruit, and forest as a part of livelihood integrated into the coastal afforestation ensure better livelihood in a safer coastal habitats. Such forest-based adaptive livelihood and carbon sequestration help land development that is promising to offset the sea level rise due to higher rate of siltation. Climate resilient habitat is another innovative initiative that protects the households, and their livelihood is protected by eco-engineering structures and green defense to make it safer from cyclone and tidal surge.

Citation

Aminul Islam, M. (2012), "Innovative Approach of Ecosystem-Based Adaptation in Coastal Bangladesh", Uy, N. and Shaw, R. (Ed.) Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, Vol. 12), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 85-106. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-7262(2012)0000012011