Climate Adaptive Urban Development Programme in Bangladesh, Phase II

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Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and is also very badly affected by climate-related hazards such as cyclones and floods. Climate change also poses a serious threat to the city of Khulna. The city is strongly influenced by the tides in the Bay of Bengal and is therefore vulnerable to the effects of rising sea levels. The salinization of surface and groundwater also has a negative impact on the soil and agricultural products. In addition, regular flooding during the rainy season and increasingly frequent storm surges are already posing major challenges for the city, which will only increase in the future. The construction and rehabilitation of climate-resilient urban infrastructure is intended to reduce the vulnerability of Khulna's population to climate change events. Key measures to achieve the goal are improving the urban drainage system, deepening and revitalizing canals, and expanding bank and erosion protection. In addition, ponds are being rehabilitated and green spaces are being expanded to include unsealed infiltration areas. An accompanying measure is being implemented to strengthen the support for the sustainable management of climate-adapted infrastructure and to raise awareness among the population. The project sponsor is the Khulna City Corporation. The target group is the population of the city of Khulna, which is particularly affected by the effects of climate change. A total of 8 individual measures are being implemented in the Bangladeshi city of Khulna.