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Towards Climate Change Resilient of Hail Haor, Sylhet: Reviewing the Role of the Co-management Approach

Monoj Kumar Majumder
Department of Agricultural Economics, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka,Bangladesh

Sabuj Kanti Mazumder
Department of Aquatic Resource Management, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Md. Mostafa Monwar
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, Chittagong University, Bangladesh

Lipi Rani Basak
Veterinary Surgeon, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Nabigonj, Hobigonj, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Hail haor has played a crucial role in the natural fish production, maintenance of biodiversity and creation of employment in the north-east area of Bangladesh. In the recent years it is losing its reputation. Although climate change is the main reason for the adverse impact on its beauty and resources, other factors such as population increase, over exploitation of fish, and lack of knowledge about its economic importance, are also responsible. This study was undertaken to review activities of the existing co-management organizations in the Hail haor in the context of threats of climate change in the locality. The findings show that 57% of the respondents’ main occupation is fishing. The respondent community people show a degree of concern, and perceive the manifestations of climate change as changes in temperature, rainfall and water flow. The two concerned Resource Management Organizations (RMO) are reasonably operational. The Borogangina RMO (score of 80.60) has been found to be better performing as compared to Dumuria (score 66). There remain some problems in the study area which pose a challenge to RMOs members. In this context government should restart the existing co-management system in the Hail haor for the sustainable development of the haor.

Keywords: Hail Haor, RMO, CMO, FGD

Location: Moulavibazar district.

Start Date: 00-00-2012

End Date: 00-00-2012

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Non-commodity: Adoption and mitigation technology

Objectives:

To review the existing socio-demographic status of the respondent community members in the study area.
To identify the major manifestations and implications of climate change as experienced by the community.
To review the nature and status of existing co-management system of Hail haor.
To suggest an appropriate strategy for improving co-management approach to conserve Hail haor as a climate resilience ecosystem.

Methodology:

Study area: Hail haor was selected for this study because it is one of the largest and most important haors in Bangladesh. It is situated in the Sreemongal upazila under Moulavibazar district. Among the RMOs, Borogangina and Dumuria RMOs were selected for the study because of their economic importance and location. Methodology: Data were collected from the related respondents of the selected area and analyzed according to the objectives set for the study. Field level primary data were collected through direct interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews. A total of 20 direct interviews were taken from the community people during 20-21 October, 2012 and FGDs on 8 November, 2012 in the Baikka beel watch tower and Hazipur Bazar with a pre-structured questionnaire. Before taking interview, the purpose of the study have been explained clearly and made clear to the respondents in order to collect relevant information. Field data were collected from different types of respondents including RMO members, fisheries resources user group (FRUG) members, community people, and relevant officials. Secondary data were also collected from local Integrated Protected Area Co-management (IPAC) office, weather office and Borogangina RMO office. The collected data were coded, summarized and processed for analysis. To avoid possible errors and inconsistencies the collected data were verified. Then all the collected data were summarized and scrutinized carefully. Data entry and analysis were done by using the Microsoft Excel software. Score diagram matrixes have been calculated through five major indicators. Five major indicators have five sub-indicators each with some further specifications. Questions were asked on the basis of sub-indicators and scored on the basis of indicator particulars (see Appendix). For presenting the findings both descriptive and graphical analyses were used.

Source of Information: IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) e-ISSN: 2319-2380, p-ISSN: 2319-2372. Volume 5, Issue 2 (Sep. - Oct. 2013), PP 59-66

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Achievement/Findings:

The findings show that 57% of the respondents’ main occupation is fishing. The respondent community people show a degree of concern, and perceive the manifestations of climate change as changes in temperature, rainfall and water flow. The two concerned Resource Management Organizations (RMO) are reasonably operational. The Borogangina RMO (score of 80.60) has been found to be better performing as compared to Dumuria (score 66). There remain some problems in the study area which pose a challenge to RMOs members. In this context government should restart the existing co-management system in the Hail haor for the sustainable development of the haor.

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