Economic Recovery of the Climate Migrants and New Poor Living in Climate-Vulnerable Urban Low-Income Settlements
Against the backdrop of Bangladesh’s susceptibility to climate change and the compounded challenges accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this project sets out to enhance the socio-economic resilience of climate migrants and “new poor” individuals residing in climate-vulnerable, low-income urban settlements. These communities confront multifaceted adversities, particularly urban slums characterized by high population density, inadequate infrastructure, and limited income avenues. The pandemic induced a new wave of poverty, pushing vulnerable groups further into destitution. By facilitating diverse livelihood opportunities, enabling capacity building, offering asset transfers, establishing market linkages, securing social safety net access, and improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, the initiative aims to empower these populations and offer a trajectory towards economic recovery and foster enhanced well-being.