Coping with Climate Change in the Sundarbans: Lessons from Multidisciplinary Studies (International Development in Focus) - Softcover

Dasgupta, Susmita; Wheeler, David; Sobhan, Istiak; Bandyopadhyay, Sunando; Nishat, Ainun; Paul, Tapas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1464815879 ISBN 13: 9781464815874

Publisher: World Bank Publications, 2021

Synopsis

This monograph synthesizes multiyear, multidisciplinary studies that assess the vulnerability of of the Sundarbans and the neighboring communities whose livelihoods depend on its natural resources, and it recommends resilient-smart adaptation measures.

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The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1464815879
• ISBN 13: 9781464815874
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100