Integrated Assessment and Decision-Support Tool for Community- based Vulnerability and Adaptation to Storm Surges in Four Coastal Areas in Bangladesh

摘要: Bangladesh has been identified as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and rising sea-level. This is because it located at northern end funnel-shaped Bay Bengal, a consequence experienced number severe storm surges in last three decades. The inhabitants coastal region are very poor, have pushed them 'tipping-point'; that is, point desperation which exacerbating socio-economic threats their existence. study reported here aimed explore perceptions communities with regard vulnerability adaptation (V & A) strategies four different areas order reduce future surges. After reviewing impact assessment guidelines Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), United States Country Studies Program (USCSP) Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), researchers applied Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) method (a behavioural environmental decision- making tool) survey 160 participants case-study areas,with 20 two sessions each case. evaluation V A was implemented prioritised this by measuring scale, called 'weighted matrix index'. not only considered integrated but also classified levels categories. Additionally, provides comparative picture vulnerabilities for similar risks types communities. emphasizes some key aspects: a. composite nature various issues; b. constraints implementation; c. how overcome those constraints. These aspects demonstrate stress policy needs be immediately