ACCESS4ALL Group

Step 1: General Adaptation Goal

Enhance the resilience of rural communities in flood-prone areas of northern Bangladesh to minimize damage to housing, agriculture, and livelihoods caused by frequent flooding and river erosion.

Step 2: SMART Objective

SMART Objective:By June 2027, implement community-based flood adaptation measures in five high-risk villages in northern Bangladesh by constructing at least 20 flood-resilient raised storage facilities for crops, rehabilitating local drainage systems, and training a minimum of 100 households on flood preparedness, early warning response, and climate-resilient agricultural practices, with progress monitored through infrastructure completion reports and training attendance records.

Explanation of SMART Criteria

• Specific:

  
  

  Focuses on concrete actions such as building raised storage facilities, improving drainage, and training households on flood preparedness.

• Measurable:

  
  

  Progress can be tracked through the number of villages covered, storage units constructed, drainage systems improved, and households trained.

• Achievable:

  
  

  Relies on community participation, local materials, and small-scale interventions, making it realistic within limited resources.

• Relevant:

  
  

  Directly addresses the major climate risks in northern Bangladesh, particularly flooding and its impact on agriculture and livelihoods.

• Time-bound:

  
  

  All activities are planned to be completed by June 2027, ensuring a clear timeline for implementation.