Adaptive Strategy in Riverbank Erosion: A Study in Naria Upazila, Bangladesh

Abstract

This paper is mainly focused on the vulnerabilities and adaptation process of the  riverbank erosion affected people. As part of  adaptation process most of the affected people have to migrate to anywhere from their native land but find out the channels they  follow to be migrated is also the purpose of this study. The study employed mixed method to collect data from the respondents of the  highest erosion prone area. To collect data this study used interview through semi structure questionnaires, focus group discussion  (FGD) and case study methods. Findings show that affected people have to face different types of vulnerabilities. To come back from  sufferings they take different types of strategies. As riverbank erosion washed away everything so their relatives and kinsmen help  them in different ways. Most of the people migrate by following the channel of their relatives and acquainted as they can get support  from them.