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Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2009

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Date

September, 2009

Author(s)

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

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Abstract

Bangladesh is one of the most climate vulnerable countries in the world and will become even more so as a result of climate change. Floods, tropical cyclones, storm surges and droughts are likely to become more frequent and severe in coming years. Many would say that the signs of the future changes have already begun to become apparent. These changes will threaten the significant achievements Bangladesh has made over the last 20 years in increasing income and reducing poverty, and will make it more difficult to achieve the MDGs. It is essential that Bangladesh prepares now to adapt to climate change and safeguard the future well-being of its citizens. The Government of Bangladesh’s Vision is to eradicate poverty and achieve economic and social well-being for all the people. This will be achieved through a pro-poor Climate Change Management Strategy, which prioritizes adaptation and disaster risk reduction, and also addresses low carbon development, mitigation, technology transfer and the mobilization and international provision of adequate finance. The Climate Change Action Plan is built on six pillars. The needs of the poor and vulnerable, including women and children, will be prioritized in all activities implemented under the action plan. The Climate Change Action Plan comprises immediate, short, medium and long-term programmes.

Citation

MoEF,2009,Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2009,Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.xvii+76pp.

Publisher

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

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