Why does bangladesh need this fund? Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the country is less than 15ft below sea level?
A
2/3
2
Q
How much of Bangladeshes land is expected to be lost by 2050?
A
11% of its land
3
Q
How much land has become infertile due to encroaching seawater?
A
105m hectares
4
Q
What % of people in Bangladeshes slums are there due to riverbank flooding forcing them to move?
A
50%
5
Q
By 2050, how many people will have to move due to sea level rise?
A
18m
