Smart objective
The adaptation goal is to improve the resilience of a rural community in northern Bangladesh to frequent flooding and reduce damage to homes and crops.
This will be achieved within three years by flood proofing or elevating at least 50% of the most vulnerable houses and promoting the adoption of flood resistant crop varieties among 60% of farming households.
Progress will be measured through the number of upgraded homes, the proportion of farmers using flood resistant crops, and a targeted 30% reduction in annual flood related losses.
The objective is achievable given the limited resources of the local government, as it relies on low cost, locally available materials and active community participation.
This adaptation strategy is highly relevant because it directly addresses the key climate risk of recurrent flooding while strengthening livelihoods and food security over the long term.
The objectives are measurable however its not time framed. It spells out long term. We need to understand the length of the period refered to as long term. For example short tem may be within 5 years, medium term 5-10 years long term 10-20 years or within 30 years