@Article{M-10244,
AUTHOR = {Saha, Ashim},
TITLE = {The Intersection of Climate Change, Water Security and Agricultural Innovation: Bangladesh Perspectives},
JOURNAL = {Scientific Research Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Science},
VOLUME = {3},
YEAR = {2025},
NUMBER = {1},
ARTICLE-NUMBER = {M-10244},
URL = {https://isrdo.org/journal/SRJAHS/currentissue/the-intersection-of-climate-change-water-security-and-agricultural-innovation-bangladesh-perspectives-1},
ISSN = {2584-0622},
ABSTRACT = {This study investigates the
interconnected challenges of climate change, water security and agricultural
innovation in rural Bangladesh. Using a mixed-method cross-sectional design,
including interviews and case studies across five districts, the research
reveals that while farmers demonstrate moderate awareness of climate change,
they remain highly vulnerable to its consequences—particularly water scarcity,
shifting weather patterns and declining agricultural productivity. Compared to
many developing nations facing similar issues, Bangladesh presents a unique
case where densely populated rural areas and dependence on traditional farming
methods intensify the risks. Despite some awareness, farmers often lack the
resources, institutional support and training needed to adopt adaptive
practices. In contrast, countries with stronger policy frameworks and
investment in rural education and technology have shown better outcomes in
adopting climate-resilient agriculture. Water conservation techniques and
climate-smart agricultural innovations remain underutilized in Bangladesh,
largely due to financial constraints, limited market access and inadequate
extension services. The study emphasizes that meaningful progress requires more
than awareness, it demands structural changes, improved governance and
international collaboration. By comparing Bangladesh’s current strategies to
more progressive models in similar agro-ecological zones, the study underscores
the importance of integrating climate resilience into national agricultural
policy. It recommends enhancing farmer access to technology, expanding training
programs and encouraging public-private partnerships to scale innovation.
Bridging the gap between knowledge and practice is essential to safeguarding
food security and rural livelihoods in the face of accelerating climate
threats.},
DOI = {}
}