Improved Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change forSustainable Livelihoods in the Agriculture Sector
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Bangladesh is particularly prone to natural disasters due its geo-physical position and socio economic context. The territory expands through the delta, where the rivers Ganges, Brahmaputra, Meghna and their tributaries meet and drain into the Bay of Bengal. This wet environment has created arable land, conducive for agriculture. Its economy is highly agricultural, with 63% of its labor force in the agriculture sector. Agriculture is the single most important and the largest sector of Bangladesh 's economy, accounting for about 35% of the GDP. The Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) recognizes the risks associated with climate variability and change and the current lack of capacity in assessing and managing long-term climate risks in Bangladesh. Component 4b of the CDMP seeks to establish an integrated approach to managing climate risks at national and local levels. Under this Component, efforts were undertaken in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organizatio n of the United Nations (FAO) to implement activities designed to promote livelihood adaptation and reduce vulnerability to climate change, particularly amongst women and poor communities who have the lowest capacity to adapt.