ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE BUILDING TO THE CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABLE HAOR REGION COMMUNITIES OF RADHANAGAR VILLAGE. BEHELI UNION, JAMALGANJ UPAZILA OF SUNAMGANJ DISTRICT
Bangladesh’s Haor region is exceptionally vulnerable to climate-induced hazards, particularly flash floods and wave erosion, due to its low-lying topography and proximity to upstream catchments. Communities in this area face recurring challenges that threaten their livelihoods, infrastructure, and well-being. The convergence of climate change impacts and socio-economic vulnerabilities in Sunamganj district necessitated urgent, targeted interventions to build resilience and protect local populations.
Project Overview
Taking into consideration the vulnerability of the haor residents, PKSF is implementing a project titled ‘Climate-resilient Infrastructure for Sustainable Community Life in the Haor Region of Bangladesh.
The project is being implemented at haor area of Sunamgonj district of Bangladesh with a view to protect the villages (Hati) from wave erosion of Afal. The project address these vulnerabilities by developing climate-resilient infrastructure and empowering local communities to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
TMSS has implemented the project in Radhanagar Haati, Beheli Union of Jamalganj Upazila at Sunamganj District. All inhabitants of the selected hati areas of intervention are targeted
Project Area
The communities of Radhanagar Haati in Beheli Union, Jamalganj Upazila, Sunamganj District—a prominent part of the Haor region of Bangladesh
Radhanagar Haati, located in the flood-prone Haor region, faces recurrent challenges from seasonal flooding, wave erosion, and water logging, which severely affect the socio-economic well-being of its residents.
Stakeholder Collaboration
The project was a collaborative effort involving:
- IKI: Provided primary funding and strategic direction.
- GIZ: Offered technical supervision, grant management, and capacity building.
- PKSF: Led national project management, beneficiary selection, and coordination.
- TMSS: implemented on-the-ground activities and facilitated community engagement.
