Speakers : Population growth the foremost cause of environmental problems in Dhaka.
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Rapid population growth, migration, urbanisation, and other demographic trends impact people’s vulnerability to the negative consequences of climate change. These trends also affect patterns of energy use, health outcomes, and greenhouse gas emissions, speakers said.
The view was exchanged yesterday on the second day of 10th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation organised jointly by the International Institute of Environment and Development (IIED), International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS), the Independent University, Bangladesh and the Bangladesh government. [/su_column] [/su_row]
Yesterday’s panel discussion was on “Population Dynamics, Urban Health and Resilience” which emphasised on the two big components of population dynamics – healthcare and gender equity.
A presentation was displayed on the topic which focused on the rapid growth of population in Dhaka city and an interactive question and answer session was also held with the participants in the conference. Continue Reading …