Climate-Resilient Agriculture for Nutrition and Food Security in Bangladesh.
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Background: Bangladesh is a country very susceptible to the effects of climate change, specifically within the domain of agriculture, which enables millions of people to earn a living and feed themselves. The impact of recurrent floods, increasing salinity, drought, and other climate-related shocks on food production and access to nutrition mostly affects the rural and coastal populations. Due to the growing threat to the food system in the country, a new concept known as climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) has become one of the important strategies to achieve food security and better nutrition outcomes. Research Objective: The study's purpose is to evaluate the role of introducing climate-resistant agricultural activities in food security and nutritional well-being in Bangladesh. It also looks at how government policies, the use of stress-tolerant crop varieties, advisory services, and huge investments can change vulnerable agroecological zones. Methodology: The research was conducted in a mixed-methods design (time-series analysis of secondary data on crop yield, flood impact, stunting rates, CSA adoption, and government/NGO interventions from 2000 to 2024). An analysis of national policy documents, project reports, and agrometeorological service data qualitatively supported the quantitative trends. Result: The findings indicate that the adoption of CRA significantly increased after 2010, facilitated by government policy, projects funded by FAO and the World Bank, and much better access to weather-based advisory services. Rice production increased (3.8 to 5.0 tons/ha), and child stunting decreased (48 % to 24 %). The paper has also described the brilliant spots of stress-tolerant seed systems, coastal early planting, and digital advisory in alleviating yield loss and improving household food resilience. Conclusion: Climate-smart agriculture is coming as a lifesaver in assuring food production and nutrition in Bangladesh. Integrative interventions enabled by data-driven technologies and robust policy frameworks are the way forward in maintaining these gains in the face of future climate stressors.
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- Conference Name: 3rd International Conference On “Building Inclusive Futures: Society, Development and Governance in the 21st Century”,
- Date of Conference: 12/09/2025 - 12/09/2025
- Venue: University of Rajshahi
- Organizer: University of Rajshahi