Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh

This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics linking climate change and conflict on Hatiya Island, Bangladesh. Examining perceptions and responses to climate-induced stress, insecurity and potential conflicts, our research draws insights from literature reviews and focus group discussions. Despi...

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Main Authors: Suza, Ma, Warner, Jeroen, Pacillo, Grazia, Läderach, Peter, van Dijk, Han
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Liverpool University Press 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149165
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Warner, Jeroen
Pacillo, Grazia
Läderach, Peter
van Dijk, Han
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description This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics linking climate change and conflict on Hatiya Island, Bangladesh. Examining perceptions and responses to climate-induced stress, insecurity and potential conflicts, our research draws insights from literature reviews and focus group discussions. Despite the heightened stress resulting from unpredictable climate events, islanders perceive recent improvements in food security. They continue to struggle with periodic shortages and inaccessible health care and education. Many are entrapped in a cycle of poverty, debt and political marginalisation, further compounded by exploitative economic relations, power dynamics and government policies that intensify grievances. Climate change impacts are not perceived locally as an (immediate) threat: other issues seem to have more priority. Our findings emphasise the importance of prioritising social and political dynamics, alongside structural constraints, in understanding the climate–conflict nexus. This should not be taken to mean that climate change is irrelevant, though, as it has an impact on the bedrock of long-term poverty and distress.
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spelling CGSpace1491652025-10-26T12:54:49Z Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh Suza, Ma Warner, Jeroen Pacillo, Grazia Läderach, Peter van Dijk, Han climate change food systems conflicts This study delves into the multifaceted dynamics linking climate change and conflict on Hatiya Island, Bangladesh. Examining perceptions and responses to climate-induced stress, insecurity and potential conflicts, our research draws insights from literature reviews and focus group discussions. Despite the heightened stress resulting from unpredictable climate events, islanders perceive recent improvements in food security. They continue to struggle with periodic shortages and inaccessible health care and education. Many are entrapped in a cycle of poverty, debt and political marginalisation, further compounded by exploitative economic relations, power dynamics and government policies that intensify grievances. Climate change impacts are not perceived locally as an (immediate) threat: other issues seem to have more priority. Our findings emphasise the importance of prioritising social and political dynamics, alongside structural constraints, in understanding the climate–conflict nexus. This should not be taken to mean that climate change is irrelevant, though, as it has an impact on the bedrock of long-term poverty and distress. 2024-06-04 2024-07-19T17:30:22Z 2024-07-19T17:30:22Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149165 en Open Access Liverpool University Press Suza, M. Warner, J.F., Pacillo, G., Läderach, P., van Dijk, H. (2024) Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh. International Development Planning Review, 46(3): 277-296. https://doi.org/10.3828/idpr.2024.6
spellingShingle climate change
food systems
conflicts
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Warner, Jeroen
Pacillo, Grazia
Läderach, Peter
van Dijk, Han
Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
title Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
title_full Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
title_fullStr Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
title_full_unstemmed Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
title_short Community perception of climate events as a security issue: The case of Hatiya Island, Bangladesh
title_sort community perception of climate events as a security issue the case of hatiya island bangladesh
topic climate change
food systems
conflicts
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/149165
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