Impact and Adaptation to Climate Change in Dhaka City of Bangladesh (original) (raw)

Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh is considered as one of the most vulnerable cities of the world to climate change. A study has been carried out to assess the possible impacts of climate change on urban infrastructure and livelihood in Dhaka city in order to propose necessary adaptation measures. Historical changes and future projections of climate and climate related extremes in the city are assessed using statistical methods and regional climate model. The study reveals that the imminent impacts of climate change will be due to the increase in temperature and temperature related extremes. The public health and the water and energy supply are likely to be impending affected sector in the city due to climate change.