Climate compatible development (CCD) is a comprehensive approach of moving beyond the standalone conventional adaptation and mitigation initiatives, and focusing on long term resilient development considering the future projections on climate change. It is evidenced in recent studies and researches that the food security situation in Bangladesh is going to be challenged by the variability projected in climate indicators i.e., temperature, precipitation, sea level rise and subsequent salinity intrusion. The agricultural production including crop, livestock, poultry and fisheries has been projected to be decreased in near future. In the face of the adverse impacts on agriculture; adaptation has been widely accepted in Bangladesh. But despite enormous mitigation potential, agriculture sectoral policy and strategies have not put much focus on the issues. Most estimates indicate that climate change is likely to reduce agricultural productivity and will affect the stability of food systems. Hence CCD is crucial to address current and future food security of the nations. In this context, adaptation, mitigation and rural development strategies should be formulated together recognizing that in some cases hard decisions need to be made among the competing goals. Policy makers should aim to promote adaptation strategies for agriculture that have greater co-benefits in terms of agricultural productivity, mitigation and sustainable development of the sector.

Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)

Publisher
Centre for Advanced Studies - Bangladesh

Region
Asia Pacific

Biome
Tropical

Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)

Primary Designated Function
Production