Multi-Hazard Risk Analysis of Climate-Related Disasters in Bangladesh

Publication language
English
Pages
55pp
Date published
01 Jun 2021
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Disaster risk reduction, Environment & climate, Protection
Countries
Bangladesh
Organisations
UK Aid, Start Network, START Network, START Network

Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to recurring hazards and this situation is going to exacerbate due to the impacts of climate change. There is a dearth of data-driven decision-making in the country and typically poverty data is used to guide decisions. This study was an attempt to address that gap by providing data-centric decision-making frameworks using widely accepted global methodologies such as the INFORM index. This study is primarily based on seven years of disaster-related data extending from 2014 to 2020, the major disasters considered were monsoon flood, flash flood, cyclone and storm surge, landslide, and riverbank erosion; however, other hazards were also reviewed such as nor’wester, cold wave, hailstorm, etc.