Impact Of Climate Change Disasters on the Educational Sector Of Coastal Area, Bangladesh

Abstract

Moheshkhali, situated in southeastern Bangladesh, is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, especially cyclones and saline water surges intensified by rising temperatures due to climate change. These events contribute significantly to river erosion, property loss, heightened poverty, and various socioeconomic challenges. This study aims to evaluate how climate change-induced natural disasters impact the district's education sector, causing difficulties in resource allocation, infrastructure maintenance, and resulting in issues such as student dropout, early marriage, and livelihood shifts. Despite extensive research on climate change impacts in Bangladesh's coastal regions, there is a notable lack of publications specifically addressing these issues in Moheshkhali. The study utilizes content analysis to examine relevant books, articles, journal publications, and online media features. Coding of the content analysis is meticulously aligned with the research questions to comprehensively explore causes and effects. The findings underscore climate change's profound influence on student dropout rates, driven by infrastructure damage, population displacement, increased poverty, early marriages, and changes in livelihoods. Addressing these challenges necessitates significant intervention, capacity building, and community adaptation efforts.