Improved Adaptive Capacity To Climate Change For Sustainable Livelihoods In The Agricultural Sectors- The Case Of The High Barind Tract
In Bangladesh the High Barind Tract (HBT) of north-west Rajshahi division is different
from other parts of the country due to its undulating topography having compact and low
fertile soils. The region experienced high temperature with limited soil moisture storage
along with low and erratic rainfall. Moreover no river/water bodies are present within the
HBT. Also vegetation is scanty compared to other parts of the country. These situations
make the area drought prone along with poor crop productivity. Monsoon T.aman rice is
the major crop and backbone of the rural economy. Thus the areas livelihood is often
vulnerable to climate change particularly to drought. In this context FAO funded pilot
production program was undertaken to cope with the situation in four Upzials of HBT
viz. Nachole, Gomastapur, Porsha and Shapahar during the period January, 2006 to
March, 2007.
| Title | Improved Adaptive Capacity To Climate Change For Sustainable Livelihoods In The Agricultural Sectors- The Case Of The High Barind Tract |
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| Document Category | Climate Change |
| Document Type | Report |
| Circulation Type | Public |
| Publishing Date | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher information | CDMP |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Refrence Number | 882980-09-12-2021 |