Abstract:
Facing the adverse effects of climate change is one of the biggest challenges for the country of
Bangladesh. As a low lying downstream riparian country (70 percent of land area is 5 m or less above
sea level), Bangladesh is one of the country’s most vulnerable to extreme climate events and the impact
of climate change, from both flooding and sea water intrusion. Climate change is already affecting
agricultural production with most alarming adverse effects in Bangladesh. Extreme weather conditions
have changed the overall distribution of yearly rainfall, shifted cropping seasons, increased infestation of
crops by pests and diseases, made the water-table decline in the Barind tract and some other areas. At
the same time, demand for food is rapidly increasing with the population. Enhancing resilience is a major
challenge not only for agricultural sustainability but also for the substantial non-farm rural economy.
Hence, the development of climate resilient technology and adaptation strategies for food security,
economic stability, and livelihood security of the people are crucial. In this article, an attempt was made
to describe the threat of climate change, to highlight it’s the mitigation process, and to present practical
implication for extension systems in facing the challenge of climate.
