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Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi farmers are being trained to farm on soils getting saltier due to climate change.

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This policy brief proposes several recommendations to enhance collaboration for resilience and sustainability in Bangladesh to address climate change-related challenges.

Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
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The study investigates flash floods and waterlogging risks in Chittagong City, Bangladesh, highlighting urban planning failures and climate change impacts. It advocates sustainable urban governance and resilience-building to reduce future disaster risks.

Risk Sciences (Science Direct)
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The Adaptation Fund Board has approved the Green, Resilient, and Adaptive CHT Economy (GRACE) project, a significant step forward in climate adaptation in Bangladesh.

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
United Nations Capital Development Fund
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By integrating science, policy, and community action, Nepal can build resilience against landslide disasters and ensure safer living conditions for its people.

The Rising Nepal
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This study investigates the multi-dimensional causes and impacts of the increasing flood disasters in the Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding Roshi catchment, with a specific focus on the unprecedented September 2024 floods.

Natural Hazards Research (KeAi - ScienceDirect)
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This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) in Nepal.

Geoenvironmental Disasters (Springer)
A floating farm in Bangladesh to protect against floods
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A vast area of Bangladesh is below mean sea level, making it vulnerable to high tides. Flooding reduces crop production and increases food insecurity. The cultivation of floating beds known as baira allows communities to adapt to these impacts.

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