1. Disaster and Climate Change,
its Impact on People

2. Vulnerabilities of Bangladesh to Disaster
Geographic Features
Sub-tropical monsoon climate
Flat landscape
Three large rivers
Close to cyclone breeding sea
Funnel shaped coast line
Seismically active zone
Country is prone to numerous natural hazards.

3. Vulnerabilities of Bangladesh to Disaster
Demographic feature
Very high population density
Large proportion of people poor
Children comprises about half of the population
Fragile livelihood and high vulnerability to disaster.

4. Hazards Causes Disaster
Cyclone
Monsoon flood
Flash flood
Riverbank erosion
Salinity intrusion
Drought
Tornado
Landslide
Earthquake
Fire
Lighting
Climatic Change

5. Bangladesh Disaster Management Model
Risk Assessment
Technical and traditional analysis
Climate change and climate variability
Community risk assessment based on best practice model
Documentation of vulnerability and risk factors
All hazards; all risks; all sectors focus
Feedback Loop
Risk Reduction
Risk Reduction
Achieving a good balance of risk reduction options
Moving from generic hazard to risk specific programmes
Sustaining service delivery through partnerships
Utilising technical & traditional analysis to strengthen preparedness & emergency response systems including early warning
Emergency Response
Response
Achieving systems and mobilizing resources
Utilising vulnerability and risk databases to anticipate potential impact scenarios
Maintaining effective communication and reporting
Documentation of learning

6. Thank You