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• Bangladesh has seen an increasingly ageing population over recent years, with the number of people aged 60 and over now standing at around 15.3 million.
• Older people are particularly at risk of climate change impacts and often depend on younger adult family members for help, including during disasters.
• The present research shows that older people have adopted various coping strategies to deal with the impacts of hazards and disasters. The most widely used coping strategies included staying at home or taking a loan.
• Older people's knowledge and appreciation of the environment and natural resources contributes to the wellbeing of their households and communities.
• The Government of Bangladesh must recognise older people's vulㅁnerability to extreme weather events while acknowledging their capacity, knowledge, and agency to support and/or lead locally led adaptation.
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Title : Ensuring Inclusive Climate Action in Bangladesh
Publication : HelpAge International, 2024 December (10 pages)