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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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Sections

  • 1

    Coping Strategies Of Urban Poor In Dhaka

    This section explores how the urban poor in Dhaka adopt various coping strategies in response to climate change challenges.

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  • 1.1

    Introduction

    The section highlights the struggle of urban poor communities in Dhaka, addressing their coping strategies against climate change and the importance of local support systems.

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  • 1.2

    Urban Dynamics And Vulnerability

    The section explores how urban communities, especially the poor in cities like Dhaka, adapt to climate change and urban vulnerability through various strategies.

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  • 1.3

    Coping Strategies Identified

    This section explores how urban communities, particularly in Dhaka, are developing innovative coping strategies to manage climate change-induced challenges, especially in low-income areas.

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  • 1.4

    Resilience And Adaptive Capacity

    This section explores how urban communities, particularly the poor in Dhaka, adapt to climate change through innovative strategies.

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  • 1.5

    Future Challenges In Adaptation Planning

    This section discusses the adaptation strategies urban poor in Dhaka employ to cope with climate change and highlights future challenges in adaptation planning in urban areas.

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  • 2

    Climate Adaptation Efforts In Western Africa

    This section discusses climate adaptation strategies in urban areas, focusing on lessons from Dhaka and Western Africa.

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  • 2.1

    Land Degradation And Adaptation Techniques

    This section discusses how urban poor communities in Dhaka and other regions are adapting to climate change through traditional and innovative techniques.

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  • 3

    Flood Mitigation Strategies In Developed Countries

    This section explores flood mitigation strategies employed by both developed and developing countries, focusing on adaptations made by urban poor communities.

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  • 3.1

    Case Study: The Netherlands

    This case study examines how urban areas like Dhaka and the Netherlands are coping with climate change challenges, focusing on community adaptations and strategies.

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  • 3.2

    Reflecting On Investment In Technology Vs. Social Empowerment

    This section examines the balance between investing in technological solutions and empowering communities socially, particularly focusing on urban areas impacted by climate change.

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  • 4

    Conclusion

    The section discusses how urban communities, particularly the poor in Dhaka, adapt to climate change and the importance of incorporating local adaptation strategies in city planning.

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References

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What we have learnt

  • Urban poor communities face...
  • Various coping strategies, ...
  • Adaptation to climate chang...

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