Research & Publications

Agency & Adaptive Responses: The role of individual and collective agency in shaping responses to climate change impacts among Dalit communities in Satkhira, Bangladesh

This thesis explores the role of agency in shaping responses to climate change impacts of four Dalit communities in Satkhira, the south-western region of Bangladesh. The thesis took on a mixed-method approach and conducted 22 in-depth interviews with men and women across the Rishi, Jele, Behara and …

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Climate Change Vulnerability and Resilience of People Living in the Polder Area of Khulna Division and Assessment of Locally-Led Adaptation (LLA)

Shahadat Hossain

Bangladesh is likely to be one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change due to geographical location and geomorphological conditions. Bangladesh experiences extremely disastrous situations like cyclones, floods, saline water intrusion, waterlogging, heavy rainfall, river erosi…

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Environment & Changing Climate 2025 Conference Proceedings

K Ayaz Rabbani, Fatima Jahan Ena, Fahmid Mohtasin

As global environmental challenges intensify, the urgency to align strategic climate governance with context-specific adaptation becomes increasingly evident. The Environment & Changing Climate: Global Strategies and Local Actions conference at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) brings togethe…

Exploring the Impact of Community-Based Adaptation Measures on Building Gender Responsive Resilience to Climate Change

Raisa Imran Chowdhury

The study focuses on how community-based adaptation (CBA) measures in southern Bangladesh enhance community resilience by considering gender in climate adaptation strategies. It emphasizes addressing the unique challenges women face in climate change contexts to ensure successful adaptation efforts.…

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The State of Locally-led Adaptation (LLA) in Climate Vulnerable Communities in Selected Coastal Districts of Bangladesh

M Manjurul Islam

Climate change is one of the most serious environmental concerns that humankind is now facing. It significantly impacts various sectors, including food security, natural ecosystems, freshwater supply, and human health. Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries regarding climate change's con…

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