than 200 natural disaster occurred in our country, about 200,000 people died, more than 17 billion dollar of wealth damaged. But most of these disasters are cyclone. As Bangladesh stands beside the Bay of Bengal, every year in the month of April, May, October & November there is always cyclone. As most of the people go to southern districts to seek job, the chance of losing valuable lives are high. If the preparation and the structural development against this type of natural disaster are not
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THE TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM WORLD WIDE SUSTAINBALE TOURISM – A PRELUDE: Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors of the global economy. The developing countries are attempting to cash in on this expanding industry with the objective to boost their foreign investment and financial reserves. The uncontrolled growth of this industry can result in serious environmental and social problems. Organizations like the United Nations contend that such negative effects can be controlled
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to organize local issue-based movement, empowers to challenge any irregularity. SJ also act as catalyst for having public service and rights in between public agencies and people; strengthening local government institution; action and awareness on human rights issues; support to protect violence against women (VAW) and acid throwing; political reform; and enhance capacity of democratic institutions at local level. 2. Coastal Area of Bangladesh, Climate Change Issue And Fishermen Communities:
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minorities, and individuals with mental illnesses are vulnerable groups when natural disasters occur. Elderly are considered vulnerable because they often have impaired physical mobility, diminished sensory awareness, chronic health conditions that require medication and equipment, limited economic and social resources (Benson & Aldrich, 2007). Research has shown that racial and ethnic minorities are less likely to be prepared for disaster and, more likely to
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scenery, with a variety of wildlife environments where plant and animal life naturally or normally lives and grows. The Biological Interrelationships The biology to life and the living processes of the sanctuary is founded by the UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Tiger Reserve Project, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve in Assam, India, and is in contact touching along a boundary with the Royal Manas National park in Bhutan. The sanctuary is well known for its endangered and
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Meghna, erode several thousand hectares of floodplain making thousands of people landless and homeless every year. Along with the floodplain, Bangladesh loses several kilometers of roads, railways, and flood-control embankments annually. No other disaster is as disastrous as riverbank erosion and ‘Internally Displaced Populations’ (IDP) face many unavoidable problems at different stages of displacement. Displacement marginalized them in respect of livelihood patterns and psycho-physical troubles.
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Protection & Rehabilitation of the Environment & Natural Resources The country is widely acknowledged as having an outstanding endowment of natural resources, which could provide essential ecosystem services to the population. Demands arising from development and utilization activities, population expansion, poor environmental protection, and external factors such as climate change, however, have placed the country’s environment and natural resources under grave threat. For the medium-term,
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Water Control: Flooding Issues in Houston, Texas The purpose of this paper is to analyze and discuss the flooding problems in Houston, Texas. As a part of this analysis, this paper will assess the economical, political, and legal implications of Houston’s flooding. It will also explain the relationship that psychology has to environmental preservation, and will create a solution to the issue at hand. In the process of proposing a conceivable solution, this paper will discuss the economic, political
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caused a delay for basic health services. In the aftermath of the earthquake, there was confusion on basic policy and procedures that should have been easy to obtain. Emergency operations were few which caused further delays. The Missouri Earthquake Disaster Emergency Management Team has prepared this comprehensive report on the response to the Missouri earthquakes and has developed a plan of action for other agencies and organizations. Budget: We have a proposed to create a program for the next four
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Date :8/3/2016 Duration :1 hour Type of Activity : Powerpoint presentation about Diasability and disabled people (voluntary work ) This experience was about spreading awareness about disabled people and their everyday struggles not only physically but also mentally .By using the powerpoint presentation I created myself ,I discussed such issues with other young teenagers (around the age 12 onwards ), listened to their opinion and came to conclusions that are very much related to Responsible Citizenship
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