Impact of Salinity: A Case Study in Saline Affected Satkhira District ()
ABSTRACT
Geographical location turns Bangladesh to the most disaster-prone
country. People of the coastal areas of Bangladesh are fighting with different
disaster like flood, cyclone, landslides, earthquake and thunderstorm. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of salinity on different sectors specially on livelihood and examine the changing patterns of livelihood and effectiveness of current
adaptation measures in Satkhira district. The study found that salinity intrusion has severely
affected traditional livelihood options. It
has seen that 62.3% people of the study area has changed their livelihood as
their previous and traditional livelihood options were affected by salinity which has led to the emergence of alternative
livelihood options, such as shrimp farming, crab fattening, and day labor.
However, even these alternatives are also facing challenges due to excess
salinity and virus attacks. The study highlights the need for collaboration
between NGOs and the government to ensure secure livelihoods for the community. The findings of this study have important implications for policymakers and practitioners
working on disaster risk reduction and livelihood development in the
coastal areas of Bangladesh.
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Rezoyana, U. , Tusar, M. and Islam, M. (2023) Impact of Salinity: A Case Study in Saline Affected Satkhira District.
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
11, 288-305. doi:
10.4236/jss.2023.115020.
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