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  1. Presentation on EXPERIENCES FROM TRANS BOUNDARY PROJECT AIMED AT REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE SUNDARBAN IN BANGLADESH AND INDIA

  2. EXPERIENCES FROM TRANS BOUNDARY PROJECT AIMED AT REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE SUNDARBAN IN BANGLADESH AND INDIA BY ASM SHAHIDUL HAQUE TEAM LEADER, CCDRER PROJECT BANGLADESH CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES (BCAS)

  3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT -SOME INFORMATION OF THIS PRESENENSURING IS COLLECTED FROM DIFFERENT WORK OF BCAS - MOSTLY THE PRESENTATION FOCUSES ON THE ACTIVITIES OF AN EU FUNDED PROJECT TITLED COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCE CLIMATE DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE SUNDARBANS IN BANGLADESH AND INDIA (CCDRER)

  4. EXPERIENCES FROM TRANS BOUNDARY PROJECT AIMED AT REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE SUNDARBAN IN BANGLADESH AND INDIA Goals of this Presentation 1. Provide an overview of BCAS 2. Share experience of a trans-boundary CC related project 3. Adaptation activities for DRR and enhancing resilience for Coastal Communities around Sundarban

  5. Introduction Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies(BCAS) is a leading research and policy institute in the non-governmental sector and working as an independent, non-profit, non-government institute since 1986. BCAS addresses sustainable development through four interactive themes: (a) environment-development integration, (b) good governance, (c) poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods and (d) economic growth and public-private partnership.

  6. Features of the trans-boundary project The project is designed considering Sundarban as a whole. This project is being implemented in Bangladesh and Indian part of Sundarban. Proper use of science Idea sharing (GO/LGI/NGO/local people/stakeholders)

  7. Features of the trans-boundary project (continued..) • Proper selection of area and beneficiaries • Integration of local knowledge • Awareness/DRR/Adaptation/Mitigation/Livelih-ood components • Community based collective action • Networking and dissemination • Procedure recording

  8. PROJECT AREA IN BANGLADESH

  9. PROJECT AREA IN BANGLADESH

  10. PROJECT AREA IN INDIA

  11. Project Area In India

  12. SUMMARY ACTIONS 1. Proper site selection and beneficiary selection 2. Climate change adaptation Forum (Social mobilization and establishing community links) 3. Vulnerability and risk assessment (PVA) 4. Development of strategy and action plans 5. Strengthening Capacity and Resilience of the vulnerable community -Workshop - Training - Demonstration - Awareness building - Alternative livelihood - Low-cost and renewable energy options - Promotion of agro-forestry and social forestry - Wider Partnership and Networking Monitoring and evaluation

  13. -Reconnaissance study • Census study • Baseline survey • PVA • These studies and surveys were designed to collect information to assess present status of the target beneficiary in terms of climate related disaster risks, their adaptation capabilities and dependencies on Sundarban. Methodology

  14. TARGET BENEFICIARY GROUPS

  15. Site selection Based on Sundarban impact zone Low impact zone (>10 km) Medium impact zone (5-10 km) High impact zone (0-5 km)

  16. Site selection Based on Salinity Level Low salinity Medium salinity High salinity

  17. 1. By assessing present and future climate change impacts on target beneficiaries with a view to reduce risks by promoting alternative livelihoods and food security (of poor and marginalized people) 2. By identifying community needs and priority to address the climate change impacts. 3. By promoting knowledge and awareness of target groups about the present and future climate change impacts, risks and vulnerability of the coastal Sundarbans ecosystems 4. By building capacity of the local partners, actors and stakeholders to integrate climate change issues and adaptation into local and regional development process. ACTION TO REDUCE DISASTER RISKS

  18. 1. By strengthening current coping mechanisms of disaster risk reduction (DRR) through natural resources management and improvement of the coastal biodiversity and ecosystem linking climatic and related risks on their lives and livelihoods; 2. By formulating local and in some cases implementing adaptation action plans by involving communities. 3. By building partnership and network among the relevant actors and stakeholders for effective exchange and action against climate injustice in national, regional and international levels. 4. By sharing learning, good practices, experiences with others 5. By advocacy to influence policy and decision making processes at regional, national and international levels. ACTIONS FOR ENHANCING RESILIENCE

  19. ACTIONS FOR ADAPTATION Common focuses: –Awareness building about current and future climate change risks –Capacity building and skill development among vulnerable community, stakeholders and actors –Mainstreaming climate change adaptation into agriculture, water, health, local development, livelihood and DRR –Community linkages with Union Parishads, UDMCs, LGIs, NGOs and actors

  20. AREA SPECIFIC ACTIONS FOR ADAPTATION EXAMPLE: Morrelganj Upazilla •Salinity tolerant paddy and crops, fish and crab culture •Salinity and storm resistance trees and plants and coastal aforestation •Rain water Harvesting and pond preservation for fresh water •Maintenance and improvement of coastal embankments and erosion protection •Enhancement of disaster preparedness –Cyclone shelter and Kellafor cattle –Strengthening house structures –Health services –salinity, cyclones and heat stress –Foods, shelter, employment and planned -migration for the displaced population

  21. Adaptation

  22. ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURE

  23. INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR ADAPTATION IN AGRICULTURE

  24. INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR ADAPTATION IN AGRICULTURE

  25. Floating bed agriculture Adaptive Agriculture Home stead garden on raised plinth

  26. Adaptive Agriculture

  27. COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE SUNDARBAN (CCDRER) Challenges of Implementing Trans-boundary projects • Policies / rules / laws • Funding process and fund transfer process • Human Resource mobilization • Reporting • Partnership

  28. Thanks for your kind attention

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