Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

This executive summary presents the findings of  a baseline study for the  project titled “Resilience Strengthening of Vulnerable Populations in Northern, Western and Eastern Bangladesh through A Network Approach of 5 Partner Organizations. This project is implementing by PHALS (Programme for Helpless and Lagged Societies) which is supported by Malteser International (MI), Germany. This baseline study conducted in Khuruskul and Chowfaldandi unions under Sadar Upazila, Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh. A comprehensive survey and qualitative data collection methods were employed to gather information from the participants. The baseline study highlighted a significant lack of awareness and understanding of climate change among the marginalized and impoverished participants in Khuruskul and Chawfaldandi unions of Cox's Bazar. Many respondents exhibited limited knowledge about the concept of climate change, its causes, and potential impacts on their livelihoods and overall well-being.