The probable impacts of climate change on poverty - UNDP

Exposed
Systems
Homestead
9.2 Reduction <strong>of</strong> Sensitivity
Sensitivity is the degree to which a system is affected, either adversely or beneficially, by <strong>climate</strong> variability or
<strong>change</strong>. <strong>The</strong> effect may be direct (e.g., a <strong>change</strong> in crop yield in response to a <strong>change</strong> in the mean, range or
variability <strong>of</strong> temperature) or indirect (e.g., damages caused by an increase in the frequency <strong>of</strong> coastal flooding
due to sea-level rise). Measures related to reduction <strong>of</strong> sensitivity are research and innovation, <strong>change</strong>s in
practices, and physical interventions. <strong>The</strong> following table shows the means <strong>of</strong> reduction <strong>of</strong> sensitivity <strong>of</strong> the
exposed systems.
Exposed
Systems
Agriculture
88
Exposed to Measures to Reduce Exposure Actions for Imp lementation
Cyclone and
storm surge
Salinity
Intrusion
Storm,
Cyclone and
Nor’wester
Flood Raise plinth height above flood level
Flood
Table 9.2 Provide list <strong>of</strong> adaptation options to reduce sensitivity <strong>of</strong> the system
Exposed to Means <strong>of</strong> Reduction Actions for Implementation
Flood and
Flash flood
<strong>The</strong> rural housing infrastructure
should be stronger and more with
standing
All kinds <strong>of</strong> necessary supplies
suchas the utilities <strong>of</strong> electricity, gas
and water should be constructed at
safe locations
Relocate industries located in the
coastal areas since they require
fresh water for internal processing
Plantation <strong>of</strong> water and storm
resistant trees at homestead and
road side
Construction <strong>of</strong> multipurpose flood
shelters insuitable places. Specific
suggestion is to build primary
schools at Senbari and Baidyabari.
Flood tolerant crop varietiesto be
introduced (BRRI-42, 43 & BINA shail)
Introduction <strong>of</strong> early/short duration
variety (BRRI-33, & BINA-7)
Develop program for
implementation <strong>of</strong> social and
community forestry program by
local NGOs and local government
Community awareness and
financial support topoor
andvulnerable community
Development <strong>of</strong> concept proposal,
approach and pursue with local
government and ministry <strong>of</strong>
education
Extension program through
engagement <strong>of</strong> DAE, BARI, local
government, NGOs and community
to promote improved variety <strong>of</strong>
crops
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the Options <strong>of</strong> Coping with adverse Effect <strong>of</strong> Climate Change in Bangladesh