Bangladesh

At a Glance

With two-thirds of the country less than 20 feet above sea level and with rapidly growing urban centers, Bangladesh is highly threatened by climate change. Resources listed below summarize existing information on climate change impacts, greenhouse gas emissions and USAID climate and development programs in Bangladesh. USAID staff and other development practitioners may find this information useful for climate risk management and for considering the linkages between climate change and development.

Climate Projections and Impacts

Climate Projections

Increase in Rainfall Intensity, Flood Incidence, and Cyclone Intensity & Incidence
Rising Sea Levels and Increased Incidence of Storm Surge
Increased Temperature

Key Climate Impact Areas

Agriculture and Food Security
Ecosystems
Energy
Human Health
Water Resources

Funding and Key Indicators


USAID Climate Change Funding (2023)

Total

$5,336,000

Adaptation

$2,000,000

Clean Energy

$1,336,000

Sustainable Landscapes

$2,000,000

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

167.2 million

GHG Emissions Growth

2.49%

% Forested Area

11%

Average GHG Emissions Growth due to Deforestation

22.36%

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

Climate Risk Profile

Climate Risk Profile: Bangladesh

(GHG) Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Factsheet: Bangladesh

Bangladesh Photo Gallery

Document

Quick Planning Guide on Preparedness, Response and Recovery

Stories from the Area

Mangroves are an important natural resource to bolster communities’ resilience to climate change-induced events like tropical storms and extreme rainfall.
Small wild cat laying in forested area
Young people from more than 400 universities across 77 countries participate in the YouthMappers network to identify and respond to the needs of their communities.
Group of people kneeling around tree sapling
The uptake of biodigesters is helping them reduce toxic air pollution and methane emissions, create better farm management practices for better productivity and output, and adapt to climate conditions.