Bangladesh has saved thousands of lives from a devastating cyclone – here’s how

Cyclone Amphan was one of the worst cyclones to hit Bangladesh in modern times. But thanks to local action, many lives were saved.

Bayes Ahmed, Lecturer in Risk and Disaster Science, UCL • conversation
June 5, 2020 • ~8 min

Advanced cyclone forecasting is leading to early action – and it's saving thousands of lives

Massive cyclone that hit India and Bangladesh could have been so much worse.

Hannah Cloke, Professor of Hydrology, University of Reading • conversation
June 1, 2020 • ~6 min

Cyclone Amphan: supercomputers predicted it well in advance – saving thousands of lives

Massive cyclone that hit India and Bangladesh could have been so much worse.

Hannah Cloke, Professor of Hydrology, University of Reading • conversation
June 1, 2020 • ~6 min

Climate change impacts in Bangladesh show how geography, wealth and culture affect vulnerability

Bangladesh is on the front lines of climate change, but factors including money, gender and religion make some Bangladeshis much more vulnerable than others. Can it find inclusive ways to cope?

Saleh Ahmed, Assistant Professor, School of Public Service, Boise State University • conversation
Feb. 11, 2020 • ~8 min

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