Children on the Frontline: An Analysis of Climate Change and its Impact on Children in Disaster-Prone Sirajganj in Bangladesh

Abstract

This research report examines the disproportionate impact of climate change on children in Sirajganj, Bangladesh. Through field research, it highlights how river erosion, flooding, and extreme weather disrupt education, force child labor, and threaten health and safety. The study identifies gaps in disaster preparedness, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to psychosocial support, emphasizing the need for child-centered policies. It calls for strengthened early warning systems, inclusive recovery efforts, and community empowerment to protect children’s rights in climate-vulnerable regions. The research is guided by Dr. Mst Umme Habiba Fahmina Karim and led by Shobhajit Chowdhury, Ronald Okiring, and Uulzhan Bekturova.