From the virtual field trip, I identified key climate vulnerabilities affecting different regions of Bangladesh.
In Dhaka, heavy rainfall combined with poor drainage, high population density, and weak urban infrastructure leads to frequent flooding and waterlogging. These issues have serious effects on health, sanitation, and livelihoods, especially for people living in informal settlements.
In Cox’s Bazar, communities are highly vulnerable to cyclones, storm surges, coastal erosion, and flooding. These risks are intensified by the area’s low-lying coastal location, dense population, and the presence of refugee communities, resulting in water scarcity, livelihood loss, and increased health concerns.
In Satkhira, climate-related challenges such as salinity intrusion, tidal flooding, cyclones, and water scarcity significantly affect agriculture, fisheries, and access to safe drinking water, increasing both economic and social vulnerability.
The community testimonial videos showed that climate change impacts are closely linked to poverty, gender inequality, health issues, and displacement. Women, children, and low-income communities are often the most affected due to limited resources and lower capacity to adapt.
Overall, this module helped me understand the importance of community involvement, traditional knowledge, and strong support from governments and NGOs in building climate resilience and reducing vulnerability.
If you’d like, I can also make it more comparative to Nigeria, more concise, or more reflective to spark replies from classmates.