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Minimizing the damages of Climate Change in Bangladesh through an innovation |
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Natural disasters such as hurricanes and typhoons have increased in Bangladesh over the past few years due to climate change. They are responsible for destroying a large number of houses each year. This is resulting in the displacement of thousands of people. Along with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Australian Aid, these mobile houses are built from affordable locally available materials. In the Sariakandi area, which is located in the North Part of Bangladesh, floods regularly damages houses almost every year. The floods heavily damages the houses of the rural people which results in the loss of houses as well as precious income generating assets. These losses force these families into the endless cycle of poverty. But now in the Sariakandi area, along with international help, these houses are being developed so that families can easily dismantle their houses at times of floods or other natural disasters. After the flood is over, the house owners can take their homes back and assemble them into their original locations. The best part of this innovation is that assembling the houses require very little time. This innovative approach to building houses is important for Bangladesh since half of all disaster related losses come from damages done to homes as well as families. Due to poor disaster warning, the population in the rural areas are unable to minimize the damages. Bangladesh is currently one of the world?s most climate change vulnerable countries as day by day, more and more natural disasters are taking place. The ?mobile houses? is can effectively minimize the losses of the bottom of the pyramid (bop) population who live below $2 a day, and finally help them escape poverty for the first time. This solution can also be adopted in other climate change vulnerable nations.
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It is true indeed. Infrastructure layout can indeed minimize damages during natural disaster. Support from both the government and the private sector is needed in order to ensure these solutions can reach the most affected ones.
Posted 19-07-2016 18:54
Lots of damages are done during the rainy season in Korea as well, and every year they talk about how it could have been prevented with more effort from the government side, and i think it's true. If the government is willing to minimize the damage by natural disasters they can afford to do it with more infrastructure layout, etc. thanks for writing!
Posted 16-07-2016 02:45
Thanks for your feedback John :)
Posted 13-07-2016 20:25
Yes Minjoo :) These houses will also be useful for people who travel a lot due to their occupation. Thanks for your feedback.
Posted 13-07-2016 20:24
Stronger houses will go a long way to protect lives
Posted 13-07-2016 02:12
Syed, mobile house looks like a very interesting idea! Though its main purpose is to protect these inhabitants from disaster, it may also be used well for people who like to move a lot or has to move because of their work. Safety should also be considered when constructing these houses. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Posted 12-07-2016 22:56
Thanks a lot for your feedback Joshua :) Indeed we need innovations to tackle the new and complex environmental problems. Innovations such as the Mobile houses can really minimize damages for millions of people around the world.
Posted 11-07-2016 23:17
Through innovation indeed! You see, as the years pass by, the occurrence of climate induced disasters will increase and we will need everyone to adopt such similar strategies. Thanks.
Posted 11-07-2016 20:00
Glad you liked it. Thanks for your feedback :)
Posted 11-07-2016 05:48
Mobile houses to prevent/minimise flood damage is indeed a great approach. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 10-07-2016 19:24