Flood Forecast Technology for Disaster
Preparedness in Bangladesh project started (28
May-12 June)
A senior representative from ADPC’s CRM team was
in Bangladesh to conduct various start-up
activities for the implementation of the Flood
Forecast Technology for Disaster Preparedness,
also known as the Climate Forecast Applications
in Bangladesh 2 (CFAB 2). Field visits were
undertaken from 8-12 June in order to select the
project’s pilot sites. The activities are being
funded by USAID/CARE Bangladesh.
ADPC presented experiences in livelihood
adaptation to climate change in Bangladesh (5
June)
A senior representative from ADPC’s CRM team
made a presentation on livelihood adaptation to
climate change in a national seminar organized
by the Bangladesh Department of Environment.
About 300 participants from several research and
development organizations attended the seminar.
The seminar was one of the highlights in the
recently concluded World Environment Day
celebration in Bangladesh.
