My Reflection on climate vulnerability of the three regions
Based on the virtual field trip videos, I identified high climate vulnerability across all three regions—Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar and Satkhira—though driven by different hazard profiles. Dhaka’s vulnerability is intensified by flooding, heat stress and poor urban infrastructure affecting low-income communities. Cox’s Bazar faces compounded risks from cyclones, storm surges and displacement, particularly among refugee populations. In Satkhira, salinity intrusion and tidal flooding severely undermine agriculture, fisheries and access to safe water, with disproportionate impacts on women.
The community testimonial videos highlighted that climate change is deeply intertwined with poverty, gender inequality, health risks and livelihood insecurity, emphasizing that vulnerability is both environmental and social.
During the Climate Resilience RPG, I prioritized investments in early warning systems, community preparedness, and livelihood diversification. These decisions were influenced by the real-world trade-offs faced by vulnerable communities, reflecting the module’s key lesson that adaptive capacity is shaped by resource constraints, governance, and social structures.