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National Adaptation Programme of Action.

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Environment and Forest.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition
Keyword
Climate change Disasters Poverty Food security Cultural heritage Sustainable development Early warning system/emergency intervention system Governance Local government Research Flood Capacity building Potable water
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) is a national programme with a multi-sectoral approach whose overall objective is to increase the resilience of lives and livelihoods of communities to the impact of climate change and natural disasters and to enhance environmental sustainability.

Full text
English