Book

Assessing Food Security and Preparedness in Salinity-Prone Regions explores how salinity intrusion is affecting agriculture, livelihoods, food security, and community preparedness in coastal Patuakhali, Bangladesh. Drawing on farmer interviews, quantitative evidence, and policy analysis, the book presents ground-level experiences from Kalapara and surrounding communities. It examines how farmers cope with declining agricultural productivity, limited resources, inadequate infrastructure, and gaps in institutional and agricultural support. Through detailed case studies, the book highlights how differences in land ownership, income, access to information, gender, and institutional support shape households’ capacity to adapt. It also connects local experiences with Bangladesh’s broader climate-adaptation and policy framework, including the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100. Combining environmental, socioeconomic, and institutional perspectives, this study offers practical recommendations for strengthening agricultural resilience, improving extension services, supporting salt-tolerant farming, rehabilitating infrastructure, and enhancing community participation. A valuable resource for researchers, students, policymakers, development practitioners, and anyone interested in climate change, food security, disaster resilience, and the future of coastal communities in Bangladesh.