GIZ Bangladesh to unveil study on climate migrants, their plight in the cities and ways to improve their conditions at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on Tuesday, November 13, 2019 Dhaka TribuneAround 31.5% of female climate migrants also think they do not have the required skill set for jobs offered, the survey further statedA baseline survey has found that 32.2% female climate migrants cannot have jobs outside the home as their families do not allow it. Around 31.5% of female climate migrants also think they do not have the required skill set for jobs offered, the survey further stated. Speakers at the program also discussed how to face the challenges of climate change in Bangladesh. Speaking as the chief guest, Ministry of Social Welfare Joint Secretary, Shibani Bhattacharjee, said: “Climate change cannot be avoided but we can mitigate its effects. "This is really commendable that this project is working on increasing livelihood options for climate migrants."

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 13, 2019 14:20 UTC