ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION INITIATIVES FOR CLIMATE-INDUCED MIGRANTS: EVIDENCE FROM RASULPUR SLUM IN BARISHAL CITY CORPORATION
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https://doi.org/10.67120/jkkniujss.v5.i1.a78Keywords:
Internal Migration, Climate-induced Migration, Climate Change Policy, Slum-DwellersAbstract
Climate-induced internal migration is increasingly becoming an adaptive strategy in response to environmental degradation and disasters. This study investigates the impact of climate change policies on the lives of climate-induced migrants residing in Rasulpur Slum under the Barishal City Corporation, Bangladesh. The research primarily aims to assess the level of awareness of climate change policies among these migrants, compare their socioeconomic conditions before and after migration, and examine the support provided by relevant authorities. A mixed-method approach was adopted, involving a quantitative survey of 60 respondents selected through systematic sampling and qualitative data collected via five key informant interviews. The findings reveal limited awareness about climate change policies among migrants and highlight both improvements and deteriorations in their post-migration conditions. While schooling opportunities and savings behaviour have improved, challenges persist in housing, access to clean water, and women's employment. The study concludes that despite migration serving as a coping mechanism, policy implementation gaps and inadequate institutional support hinder the long-term well-being of climate-affected populations.
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