The report, titled “Climate Change: Activities of Selected Agencies to Address Potential Impact on Global Migration,” published in mid January, focused on global climate change impact on migration. Bangladesh’s high population density and geography make the country susceptible to the effects of climate change, according to the World Bank, and others. Addressing migration trends in Bangladesh, it says migration is a common adaptation strategy to climate change in the country. One study estimates 9.6 million people will migrate from 2011 to 2050 due to the effects of climate change, it says. Addressing challenges in stability and security, the report states, migration due to climate change is cited as a potential destabilizing factor in Bangladesh by ADB, and others.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2019 18:45 UTC