A Case Study on Evaluation of Socio-Economic Consequence of Climate Change in a Project Area in Bangladesh

Abstract

There have been tremendous impacts of climate change on a rural area in their socioeconomic in terms of environmental events. Even though the agriculture sector has been adversely affected and decreased productivity due to climate change. Moreover, rural development and conservation policies have been influenced by climate change likewise natural disasters, migration, poverty, diseases, and food security. Thus, adopt the impact of climate change, stakeholders and experts suggest and develop various practices and solutions. Additionally, they develop integrated problem-solving action and adaptation strategies for the long term which can be directly related to the climate problems. 87 Upazila in 36 districts were selected on the basis of the largest surface areas where tuber crops were cultivated, strong and leading position as crop production. For evaluation the socio-economic condition of the project areas that affected by climate change, it was emphasized on three main point: demographic information of the participants, overall information about climate change, and the planning for climate change to investigate the socioeconomic condition of the project area affected by climate change impact. Poor education level hampered to gather knowledge and awareness about the climate change affects, mitigation and adaptation strategies. However, continue living same place would be a significant term in order to strengthen adaptation and mitigation actions. Both participants underline the common philosophies such as pattern of planning and organizational collaboration to deal with climate change impact which is related to political issues and environmental issues. The study highlights the integrated planning, pattern for crop production, river management for water resources needed to develop the socioeconomic condition of the project area.