Bangladesh, with an area of 147,570 square kilometers, is a flood-prone deltaic landscape. The country depends on natural resources including water, land, fisheries, forests and wildlife. However, various environmental problems are currently threatening these vital resources.
Notable problems include groundwater metal contamination, increased salinity, cyclones and floods, and changes in water flow patterns. Some problems such as lead contamination and salinity intrusion are caused by human activities and industrial processes. On the other hand, cyclones and floods are nature's catastrophic events.
Climate change is further exacerbating these problems, resulting in storm intensification and rising sea levels. According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index, Bangladesh is the world's 43rd most vulnerable nation to climate change, and the 37th least prepared country for adaptation.
The government has adopted mitigation strategies at various times to address these challenges. However, without a sustainable and collaborative approach, solving these problems is impossible.
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#832
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flood-prone
ˈflʌd proʊn
adjective
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Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
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Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation. |
susceptible to flooding, flood-vulnerable
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flood-resistant
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#833
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deltaic landscape
delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp
noun
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A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
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Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape. |
delta region, river delta
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mountainous terrain
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#834
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vital resources
ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz
noun
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Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
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Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources. |
essential assets, critical supplies
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nonessential resources
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#835
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metal contamination
ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən
noun
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The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
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Metal contamination poses severe health risks. |
heavy metal pollution, toxic metal presence
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purity, cleanliness
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#836
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salinity intrusion
səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən
noun
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The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
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Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions. |
saltwater infiltration, salinity increase
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freshwater retention
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catastrophic events
ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents
noun
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Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
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Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh. |
disasters, calamities
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minor occurrences
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#838
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exacerbate
ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt
verb
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To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
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Climate change exacerbates flooding issues. |
aggravate, intensify
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alleviate, mitigate
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#839
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storm intensification
stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
noun
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The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
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Storm intensification is linked to climate change. |
cyclone strengthening, severe storming
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storm weakening
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#840
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most vulnerable nation
moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən
noun
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A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
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Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change. |
highly exposed country, fragile nation
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resilient nation
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#841
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least prepared
liːst prɪˈpeərd
adjective
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Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
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Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation. |
ill-equipped, unready
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fully equipped, ready
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mitigation strategies
ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz
noun
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Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
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Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change. |
risk reduction plans, preventive measures
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exacerbation tactics
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#843
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sustainable and collaborative approach
səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ
noun
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A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
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A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems. |
long-term cooperative method, enduring partnership
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short-term individual effort
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