CS - Bangladesh Impacts of Global Warming

Question 1

Where is Bangladesh?

Answer 1

Bangladesh is a coastal country that is located in South Asia. Bangladesh is a relatively poor developing country that relies heavily on farming meaning it is susceptible to adapt to the demands of other countries despite the negative effects on the environment

Question 2

What makes Bangladesh a country vulnerable to climate change?

Answer 2

Rising sea levels as a result of melting glaciers have a massive impact on the country itself as it is very low lying. It is also based around the delta of the River Ganges.

Most elevations in Bangladesh are 10m or below

Monsoon climate also contributes towards the risk of flooding due to strong prevailing wind speeds

Question 3

What measures have been taken to try and prevent the effects of flooding within Bangladesh?

Answer 3

Local villagers have built up flood defences such as levees made from mud.

Also early warning systems have been set up to alert people of incoming threats from flooding - this allows people to take shelter in emergency shelters constructed on high ground until the water subsides.

Question 4

What are the effects of flooding in Bangladesh?

Answer 4

Loss of homes,food,water etc.

Loss of foreign investment interest amongst stakeholders and shareholders due to regular flooding.

Loss of income within the agricultural industry as a result of flooding damage.

Residents are forced to move out into slum conditions as a result (There may be 30 millions climate change refugees by 2050 if climate change and river erosion continues).