Enhancing Disaster Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh through Local Mapping Initiatives
Keywords:
disaster resilience, participatory mapping, coastal Bangladesh, community-based disaster risk reductionAbstract
Coastal Bangladesh faces unprecedented challenges from climate-induced disasters, necessitating innovative approaches to disaster risk reduction that integrate local knowledge with scientific methodologies. This study examines the effectiveness of participatory mapping initiatives in enhancing disaster resilience among coastal communities. Through systematic analysis of community-based mapping programs, vulnerability assessment methodologies, and participatory Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, this research demonstrates how local mapping initiatives contribute to improved disaster preparedness, risk communication, and adaptive capacity. The findings reveal that participatory mapping approaches effectively bridge the gap between scientific risk assessment and community perception, enabling more targeted and culturally appropriate disaster risk reduction strategies. Local mapping initiatives enhance community ownership, improve early warning systems, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making at the grassroots level. The integration of traditional knowledge with modern mapping technologies creates comprehensive risk profiles that inform both immediate response strategies and long-term resilience planning in coastal Bangladesh.
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