Essays about: "coastal vulnerability"
Showing result 26 - 29 of 29 essays containing the words coastal vulnerability.
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26. Assessment on Social Vulnerabilities to Climate Change – a Study on South-Western Coastal Region of Bangladesh
University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : According to the Global Climate Risk Index, Bangladesh with its densely populated coastal areas is considered as one of the most vulnerable countries affected by climate change in the world. In this context, the goal of this research is to assess the social vulnerability of the south-western coastal communities of the country,which is becoming more vulnerable, trying to understand the underlying social conditions of coastal people who are dependent on limited natural resources. READ MORE
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27. Living with Cyclone: coping and recovery strategies
University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : Bangladesh has a long history of coping with and recovery from disasters. Although climate extremes are increasingly taking huge tolls especially in the Southwestern part of the country, households are resisting the negative outcomes of these events as best they can. READ MORE
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28. Cyclone Aila and the Southwestern Coastal Zone of Bangladesh: In the Context of Vulnerability
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudierAbstract : Bangladesh is located in a danger area of the World. The geographical location makes the country vulnerable for tropical cyclones and other hazards. An increasing number of natural disasters such as floods, storms, and tropical cyclones, always keep the coastal people in a worst condition. READ MORE
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29. People's and Meteorologist's perception on Cyclone Forecasting, Warning and Management System in Bangladesh
University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälleAbstract : Accurate forecasting and up-to-date warning is very important for the coastal people to protect them from the devastation of cyclone. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) and their concern organizations have important role to provide proper and accurate cyclone forecasting and warning message to the people. READ MORE