The world faces the intertwined challenges of ageing populations and extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent and intense. The demographic shift, marked by an increasing number of older adults, is particularly pronounced in developing nations like Bangladesh, where climate change and existing socioeconomic vulnerabilities complicate the issues associated with ageing. This book, “Older People in Bangladesh: Extreme Weather Events, Social Protection, and Vulnerability, “addresses a crucial knowledge gap regarding these intersecting crises by examining the unique challenges faced by older people in this highly vulnerable environment in a comprehensive and timely manner. The book provides an in-depth analysis of how extreme weather events worsen the pre-existing vulnerabilities of older Bangladeshi citizens, as well as a critical examination of how social protection mechanisms can play a vital role in fostering resilience and mitigating these challenges.

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Introduction

  • Md Isahaque Ali,
  • Dharmalingam Arunachalam,
  • Helen Forbes-Mewett

摘要

The world faces the intertwined challenges of ageing populations and extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent and intense. The demographic shift, marked by an increasing number of older adults, is particularly pronounced in developing nations like Bangladesh, where climate change and existing socioeconomic vulnerabilities complicate the issues associated with ageing. This book, “Older People in Bangladesh: Extreme Weather Events, Social Protection, and Vulnerability, “addresses a crucial knowledge gap regarding these intersecting crises by examining the unique challenges faced by older people in this highly vulnerable environment in a comprehensive and timely manner. The book provides an in-depth analysis of how extreme weather events worsen the pre-existing vulnerabilities of older Bangladeshi citizens, as well as a critical examination of how social protection mechanisms can play a vital role in fostering resilience and mitigating these challenges.