
Resource
Climate Change in Urban Areas: Bangladesh Case Study
Created by
University of Manchester
Bangladesh is a country that is severely at risk from the effects of climate change. Its inhabitants are facing increasingly challenging living conditions due to frequent flooding, rising temperatures and regular storm surges.
This detailed resource from the University of Manchester investigates the impact of climate change on urban areas, focusing on the real-life stories of families living in informal settlements in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. Using videos, powerful images and comprehensive background information, students can explore the impact of climate change on low-income families and understand the different social, economic and environmental factors involved.
The resource is part of a programme of research on climate change vulnerability led by Dr Joanne Jordan.
It includes:
- Learning objectives
- Links to 3 videos, each approx. 5 minutes long
- Class discussion points
- Independent tasks
- Homework suggestions
- Background information
- Glossary with definitions
- Project photographs, signposted with links.
Topics
Environment and Sustainability, Globalisation and Interdependence, Industry and Economy, Social Justice
Age Ranges
KS3: ages 11-14
Subjects
Geography