A perpetual Struggle: The shocks from climate change have reduced incomes and adversely affected the livelihoods of fisher communities in Bangladesh

Munir, Md.Mujibul Haque A perpetual Struggle: The shocks from climate change have reduced incomes and adversely affected the livelihoods of fisher communities in Bangladesh. Samudra Report (90). pp. 6-10. ISSN 0973 1121

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Abstract

Often called the Land of Rivers, Bangladesh boasts a remarkable riverine landscape that has nurtured a flourishing fisheries sector. With about 230 rivers crisscrossing it, the country is one of the world’s largest deltas along with the world’s largest flooded wetland. The fisheries industry is a vital pillar of the national economy, contributing 3.57 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) and an impressive 25.30 per cent to the agricultural GDP. Beyond economic contributions, fisheries play a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing approximately 60 per cent of the nation’s animal protein. This sector engages an estimated 18.5 million people directly, with women constituting 10-12 per cent of the workforce.

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.ICSF1349
Keywords:	ICSF, Samudra Report, Climate Change, Bangladesh, Income, Fishing Communities, Livelihoods, USA, Fish Stocks, Coastal Communities, Natural Disasters, Fisheries Management, Small-scale Fisheries
Subjects:	Disasters and Climate Change
Depositing User:	Vivek D ICSF
Date Deposited:	16 Apr 2024 04:42
Last Modified:	16 Apr 2024 04:42
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/20134

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