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National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA).

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Disasters Capacity building Sustainable development Sustainable use Poverty Biodiversity Cultural heritage Climate change Early warning system/emergency intervention system Risk assessment/management Ecosystem preservation Food security Potable water Public health
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 multi-sectoral instrument which aims at promoting sustainable development in Bangladesh, particularly by reducing the adverse impacts of climate change and other disasters and ensuring resilience to disasters linked to climate change.

Full text
English