Exploring Vulnerability–Resilience–Livelihood Nexus in the Face of Climate Change: A Multi-Criteria Analysis for Mongla, Bangladesh

Nur Mohammad Ha-Mim, Md. Zakir Hossain, Khan Rubayet Rahaman and Bishawjit Mallick
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Nur Mohammad Ha-Mim: Urban and Rural Planning Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
Md. Zakir Hossain: Urban and Rural Planning Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh
Khan Rubayet Rahaman: Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, St. Mary’s University, Halifax, NS B3H 3C3, Canada
Bishawjit Mallick: Chair of Environmental Development and Risk Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), 01062 Dresden, Germany

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 17, 1-24

Abstract: This article illustrates the critical findings of an empirical investigation of resilience, vulnerability, and livelihood nexus in one of the worst cyclone-affected sub-districts “Mongla” in Bangladesh. Results obtained from the survey conducted in 2018 and 2019 explore the co-existence of climate change vulnerability and resilience at the rural household level. Additionally, the study identifies the role of assets (e.g., land, cash, and livestock) in order to enhance the resilience of poor inhabitants. Quantitative data have been collected using structured and semi-structured interviews. The outcome of the study demonstrates that the relationships between vulnerability and resilience are very complex and exist in the study area. An exciting outcome has revealed that in some places, more vulnerable people exhibit higher resilience capacity and vice versa. Furthermore, this research emphasizes that local livelihood systems may be improved if appropriate policies are considered by local government organizations in collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Consequently, the local citizens have to play their critical role to assist government policies in order to enhance resilience at the community level. Moreover, local residents can have a better understanding of their livelihood issues in the face of climate change.

Keywords: index; multi-criteria analysis; vulnerability; resilience; nexus; Mongla; Bangladesh (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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