Step 1: General Adaptation Goal
Goal: Improve community resilience to frequent flooding in northern Bangladesh.
Step 2: SMART Objective
SMART Objective:“Construct and maintain elevated flood shelters and implement community-based flood response training for 10 flood-prone villages in northern Bangladesh by December 2026.”
Breakdown:
Specific: Build flood shelters and train communities.
Measurable: Number of shelters constructed and villages trained (10 villages).
Achievable: Realistic given limited government resources if phased or supported by NGOs.
Relevant: Directly addresses flooding, the main climate risk in the scenario.
Time-bound: Completion set for December 2026.
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The objective is clear and specific, focusing on flood shelters and community-based training in 10 villages. Progress can be quantitatively measured through the number of shelters constructed and villages trained. The objective is relevant, as it directly addresses flooding, the primary climate risk in the scenario, and it includes a clear timeline ending in December 2026.
However, given the limited resources of the local government, the objective’s achievability could be strengthened by clarifying whether existing community buildings will be upgraded instead of constructing new shelters, or how partnerships with NGOs will support long-term maintenance.
Overall, the objective is well aligned with SMART criteria but would benefit from clearer consideration of resource constraints and sustainability.