Sea Level Rise in Bangladesh
What causes Sea Level Rise
What is...
Temperature increases leading to the melting of glacier and ice sheets.
What percent of Bangladesh lies within 5 meters of sea levels?
What is...
66% or 2/3
What year did Hurricane Sandy hit New York City?
What is...
2012
What indigenous animals indirectly endangered by sea level rise were discussed in the presentation?
What are...
Deer & Nilgai
How much will it cost to mitigate the damage rising sea levels will cause?
What is...
660 million dollars
Why are Bangladeshis in rural areas moving towards the city?
What is...
Flooding and increased salinization kill crops -> Lack of income and food source
8 to 30 inches
What are some animals that will be most affected by sea level rise in NYC & Bangladesh?
What are...
Birds, rats, tigers & river and sea life
How much money will sea level rise cost Bangladesh in terms of property damage?
What is...
12.5 billion dollars
What are some issues that are leading to a lack of or less organized action combating climate change?
What is...
Not enough knowledge/research about vulnerabilities and local needs caused by sea level rise, a lack of capacity in local institutions like the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, governance issues, and lack of funding for flood relief such as those in community-based adaptation
What has been proposed as one of the solutions to help combat future flooding in New York City?
What is...
Renewing natural wetlands
OR
Improving existing sea walls
What are the primary habitats of Nilgais?
What are..
Grasslands & scrub forest
What happens when climate change increases the ocean level in Bangladesh?
What is...
Rivers and monsoon seasons last longer, as Bangladesh’s hot and humid climate promote these factors.
What environmental risks do people living in major cities like Dhaka face?
What is...
Rotting waste and polluted water caused by ineffective waste services and flooding
Which two New York City neighborhoods were among the most affected by Hurricane Sandy?
What is...
The Rockaways and Broad Channel
What is one way that sea level rise will affect Deer?
Changes in habitat
Changes in interactions with humans
Changes in migration patterns
What environmental risks do people living in major cities like Dhaka face?
What is...
Rotting waste and polluted water caused by ineffective waste services and flooding
What are some policies and implementations put in place in Bangladesh to combat SLR?
What is...
Structural changes like embankments, community-based adaptation in managing coastal zones (adopting a “living with floods” approach)
How much did Hurricane Sandy cost in damages to New York City?
What is...
$19 Billion
What is one way that sea level rise will affect Nilgais in Bangladesh?
What is...
Changes in habitat
Changes in interactions with humans
Changes in migration patterns