3. Coping Strategies of Urban Poor in Dhaka
The chapter emphasizes the challenges faced by urban poor communities in adapting to climate change, particularly in cities like Dhaka, which experiences significant migration due to climatic threats. Communities utilize various coping strategies, enhancing their resilience through modifications in living environments and leveraging social networks. Both developing and developed regions showcase unique responses to climate challenges, highlighting the need for creative adaptation planning that addresses the complexities of urban poverty and climate vulnerability.
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What we have learnt
- Urban poor communities face unique challenges and vulnerabilities due to climate change.
- Various coping strategies, including physical modifications and social networks, enhance resilience in urban areas.
- Adaptation to climate change requires innovative planning that considers the complexity and diversity of urban environments.
Key Concepts
- -- Climate Vulnerability
- The susceptibility of communities, particularly the urban poor, to the adverse effects of climate change, influenced by both environmental and socio-economic factors.
- -- Coping Strategies
- Actions taken by communities to manage and adapt to the impacts of climate variability, such as modifying living spaces and enhancing community networks.
- -- Resilience
- The capacity of individuals and communities to recover from adverse situations, supported by resources like social networks and diversified income.
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