Climate Change Influences the Livelihood Vulnerability of Small-Scale Fishermen Communities in Kaptai Lake
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https://doi.org/10.70917/jcc-2025-029Keywords:
Kaptai Lake, livelihood vulnerability, Climate change, fishing communityAbstract
Climate change has a significant impact on the livelihood of the fishermen community of Kaptai Lake. Climate change related disasters alter community resilience. The households which depend particularly on fisheries are prone to the changes. There is limited research on the livelihood vulnerability of fishermen in the Kaptai Lake region. In this study, multi-methods approach uses to evaluate the impact of environmental change on livelihood of the fisherman in Kaptai Lake region. The study includes questionnaire surveys, interview and focus group discussion to livelihood assessment of the fishermen community. This research explores the sensitivity, exposure, and adaptive capacity affecting the livelihood of fishermen in various way as a result of climate-induced effects on Kaptai Lake. The information was gathered from five regions including Puran Jelepara, Notun Jelepara, Soriyatpur, 16 no Tila, and Islampur. A questionnaire was used to collect data by interviewing 100 fishermen. The data was analyzed and categorized using the IPCC approach to the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI). A total LVI score of 0.40 suggests the community had medium coping ability with respect to climate fluctuations. Moderate exposure, low sensitivity and moderate adaptive capacity indicated potential vulnerabilities in livelihoods. Working with governments and local communities can create new perspectives of reducing climate risks, implementing more cost-effective adaptation measures, and social inclusion and empowerment to promote livelihoods.
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