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Women Adapting to Climate Change: Evidence from an RCT in Coastal Bangladesh

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  • Gillaizeau, Marc
  • Gaertner, Jakob
  • Avdeenko, Alexandra
  • Al Harun, Abdullah
  • Anastasia, Aladysheva

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This study examines the effects of climate adaptation interventions in coastal areas on household welfare, food security, and shock preparedness. Results indicate that adopting climate-adaptive livelihoods increased household income by 43%, improved food security, and enhanced preparedness for extreme weather events, though it had limited impact on women’s decision-making power. Moreover, we show that perceptions are instrumental in the success of adaptation projects. Beneficiaries showed increased concern about the adverse long-term consequences of climate change, which is linked to a greater likelihood of adopting adaptive and resilient livelihoods. Finally, the cost-benefit analysis points to the economic viability of adaptation projects promoting climate-adaptive livelihoods.

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  • Gillaizeau, Marc & Gaertner, Jakob & Avdeenko, Alexandra & Al Harun, Abdullah & Anastasia, Aladysheva, 2024. "Women Adapting to Climate Change: Evidence from an RCT in Coastal Bangladesh," CEPR Discussion Papers 19211, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpr:ceprdp:19211
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    JEL classification:

    • O12 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
    • Q54 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Climate; Natural Disasters and their Management; Global Warming
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being

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