Bangladesh is exposed to a number of hydro-climatic disasters including riverine flood, flash floods, tidal surges, cyclonic events, drought, salinity intrusion and sea level rise. The coastal zone is the most threatened area of the country as it is exposed to almost all types of hydro-climatic disasters. It is predicted that by the year 2030, an additional 14.3% of the country would become extremely vulnerable to floods, while the existing flood prone areas will face higher levels of flooding. Analyses of past floods suggest that about 26% of the country is subject to annual flooding and an additional 42% is at risk of floods with varied intensity.

Objective and target group

The main objective of the course is to strengthen capacity of water managers and relevant stakeholders to prepare for and manage the impacts of hydro-climatic disasters such as floods, cyclone and storm surges, salinity intrusion and drought. The network also plans to invite National and District level members of the Disaster Management Committee and the Climate Change Development Forum (a network of about 30 developing NGOs working on climate change issues in Bangladesh).

Organisers

Cap-Net Bangladesh and Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies

Venue

Dhaka, Bangladesh

For more details contact

MD GOLAM RABBANI, golam.rabbani@bcas.net