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Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 (Abridged Version).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Water, General
Keyword
Policy/planning Agricultural development Sustainable development Poverty Equity Family farming Food security Capacity building Public participation Financial agricultural measures Credit Equipment Climate change Fish products Artisanal fishing Non-timber products Ecosystem preservation Land-use planning Coastal zone management Freshwater resources management Irrigation Disasters Flood Water shortage/drought
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100, approved by the National Economic Council, is conceived as a long term integrated and holistic plan that takes a long-term view with regard to the combined issue of water resources management and climate change within the context of national development. The mission expressed in the Plan is to create climate change adaptation and disaster resilience through robust, adaptive and integrated strategies, and equitable water governance. The Plan proposes national goals expressed in 6 specific goals: ensure safety from floods and climate change related disasters; enhance water security and efficiency of water usages; ensure sustainable and integrated river systems and estuaries; conserve and preserve wetlands and ecosystems and promote their wise use; develop effective institutions and equitable governance for in-country and transboundary waters resources management; achieve optimal and integrated use of land and water resources. The Plan identifies challenges and opportunities for the delta and outlines specific strategies for specific areas and for cross cutting issues such as land tenure, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food systems, livelihoods, blue economy and renewable energy. The Plan furthermore sets out macroeconomic scenarios and investment priorities and deals with an Investment Plan. it also outlines governance issues and challenges for water resources management. Institutional reforms are proposed within this framework.

Full text
English
Website
plancomm.portal.gov.bd