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This policy brief analyzes migration patterns in Bangladesh, finding that while permanent and some international migration are less sensitive to climate change, internal displacement and short-term internal migration are highly sensitive. It highlights the severe impact of disasters, such as cyclones and riverbank erosion in districts like Sirajganj and Munshiganj, and the critical role of international remittances (US$14.17 billion in 2012) in national development.

This fact sheet describes the activities of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) in Bangladesh, focusing on technical assistance for climate-compatible development, research on climate-induced displacement, and leadership in the global 'loss and damage' agenda.

This 2013 fact sheet from the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) outlines various initiatives and research projects supported by CDKN in Bangladesh. The document focuses on strengthening the evidence base for loss and damage, understanding climate-induced migration, developing community-based adaptation tools, and mainstreaming climate resilience into national development planning.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) details a screening exercise to identify Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) concepts for Bangladesh. Using a standardized 'quick screen' methodology, the authors reviewed government planning documents to identify 18 NAMA concepts across six UNFCCC sectors that align with national development goals and offer sustainable development co-benefits.

A 2012 policy brief based on research in Bangladesh finds that internal migration serves as an effective adaptation strategy for rural populations facing climate-induced drought, flooding, and riverbank erosion. While villagers proactively use migration to diversify livelihoods, they often end up in hazardous urban slums with minimal support. The brief recommends that the government recognize internal migration as a valid adaptation mechanism and provide better infrastructure, housing, and social services in destination areas.

This report, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2012, synthesizes findings from the IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX) specifically for the Asia region. It examines the interaction between climate extremes, human vulnerability, and exposure, providing guidance for decision-makers on integrating disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation to build long-term resilience.

This briefing, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2012, synthesises findings from the IPCC SREX report specifically for the water sector. It examines how climate extremes—such as floods and droughts—interact with human vulnerability and exposure to create disaster risk, and provides a framework for integrating disaster risk management (DRM) with climate change adaptation (CCA) to build long-term resilience in water management systems.

This report provides a vulnerability assessment of sea level rise (SLR) and coastal flood risk in Bangladesh, utilizing high-resolution elevation data and population maps to project land and population exposure by 2100 under two carbon emission scenarios (RCP 2.6 and RCP 8.5).

This report documents a series of three outreach events held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from August 6 to 8, 2014, to launch and disseminate the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5). The events, which included a press conference, a formal launch for policymakers, and a session for young leaders, aimed to translate the global scientific findings of the AR5 into the local context of Bangladesh to support national development planning and climate resilience.

This synthesis report details the Raising Risk Awareness (RRA) project, a pilot initiative designed to build capacity for extreme event attribution (EEA) and sea level rise risk analysis in developing countries. The project focused on Ethiopia, India, Kenya, and Bangladesh to bridge the gap between climate science, communication, and policy-making, helping stakeholders understand the role of human-induced climate change in specific extreme weather events to better manage future risks.

The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) is launching the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge. This initiative seeks AI-driven technological solutions to mitigate the effects of extreme climate events and improve Anticipatory Action (AA) frameworks in emergency contexts within low- and middle-income countries.

This report summarizes the discussions from an international roundtable held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 23-24, 2014. The event, hosted by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), focused on reviving the multilateral trading system post-Bali, with a specific emphasis on the interests of least developed countries (LDCs).

This World Resources Institute working paper examines how Bangladesh, the Philippines (specifically Malabon City), and Colombia (specifically Cartagena) have integrated climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction (DRR) into coastal development planning to bridge the 'implementation gap' between policy and action.

This case study examines the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) in Bangladesh, focusing on Phase I (2004–2009). The programme represents a strategic shift from a reactive relief-based approach to a proactive risk-reduction culture. It details the institutional frameworks, specific tools developed for climate and disaster risk management, and the transition into Phase II (2010–2014) to mainstream these practices across thirteen government ministries.