Chapter 1 Water communities: Introduction and overview

Shaw, Rajib; Thaitakoo, Danai

doi:10.1108/s2040-7262(2010)0000002004

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“…About 3 million people die from water-related diseases every year, the majority of whom are children under the age of five (DFID, EC, UNDP, and WB 2002). Shaw and Thaitakoo (2010) reported that approximately 1.1 billion people in the world do not have access to safe water. A safe, reliable, affordable, and easily accessible water supply is essential for healthy and prosperous survival (Hunter et al 2010).…”

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Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and Health Adaptation in Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh

Abedin

Collins

Habiba³

et al. 2018

Int J Disaster Risk Sci

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Climate change may affect human health through multiple and interactive pathways that include safe water scarcity. However, impacts of climate change-induced water scarcity on health and well-being are complex. About 80% of illnesses in developing countries are attributed to unsafe drinking water and waterborne diseases. In Southwestern Bangladesh, lack of safe drinking water is a severe crisis due to climate change. The study investigated the impacts of climate change on water resources and human health in a coastal area. A questionnaire survey was carried out in two villages of Shymnagar upazila on the southwestern coast to investigate the present status of safe water sources and health care facilities and their impacts on the local community. The results show that the local community believes that climate change is having substantial impacts on freshwater sources and health. More than 70% of the respondents identified diarrhea, dysentery, and skin diseases as the prime waterborne health risks that occur through climate-related safe water scarcity. By synthesizing the ground data, we suggest pathways to health adaptation to climate change effects and safe water scarcity through locally available adaptive practices such as the use of pond sand filters, rainwater harvesting, and importing potable water with the active participation of the government, nongovernmental organizations, and communities.

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Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and Health Adaptation in Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh

Abedin

Collins

Habiba³

et al. 2018

Int J Disaster Risk Sci

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“…According to the United Nations, one third of the world's population lives in water shortage areas, of which about 1.1 billion people live without access to safe drinking water (Shaw and Thaitakoo 2010). The global consumption of water is doubling every 20 years, twice the rate of population growth and it is estimated that in 2025 at least 3 billion people will be living in areas where it will be difficult or even impossible to meet basic water needs (Concern Worldwide 2012).…”

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Community Perception and Adaptation to Safe Drinking Water Scarcity: Salinity, Arsenic, and Drought Risks in Coastal Bangladesh

Abedin

Habiba

Shaw

2014

Int J Disaster Risk Sci

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One of the most serious resource and health issues in coastal communities of Bangladesh is the scarcity of safe drinking water, triggered by the combined effects of salinity, arsenic, and drought. This article explores community perception of vulnerabilities in daily life, livelihood, and environment, and investigates how communities and institutions cope with or adapt to drinking water scarcity. This study outlines community expectations for support from government and nongovernment organizations to overcome this problem. The findings reveal that nearly all respondents from the drinking water scarcity area perceive that salinity is the primary reason for the lack of safe drinking water compared to arsenic and drought hazards. Despite a number of socioeconomic factors and a geographical location that aggravates the coastal communities' vulnerability, these communities have established their own adaptation mechanism to cope with this crisis. Government and nongovernment organizations have also supported community efforts to cope with the problem. By emphasizing both community adaptation methods and efforts of institutions, this article illustrates an integrated community-based approach, which would be effective for reducing drinking water scarcity in the southwestern coastal region of the country.

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“…In recent history, demand for water has increased rapidly with population increase, industrialization and urbanization (Stockholm Water Front, 2009). The UN estimates that one third of the world's population lives in water shortage areas of which about 1.1 billion people live without access to safe drinking water (Shaw & Thaitakoo, 2010). It is expected that in the twenty-first century, the world will face the most challenging and devastating problem of availability of safe drinking water.…”

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Safe Water Adaptability for Salinity, Arsenic and Drought Risks in Southwest of Bangladesh

Abedin¹,

Shaw²

2013

Risk Hazard & Crisis Pub Pol

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In recent years, access to safe drinking water has been a major problem in many countries in the world. The scarcity of safe drinking water is increasing due to increase in population, changing lifestyles and urbanization. Bangladesh, known as the “land of water,” also faces a safe drinking water crisis. Particularly, the Southwestern part of Bangladesh experiences scarcity of safe drinking water due to salinity intrusion along with arsenic‐contaminated groundwater and recurring drought. In this context, an exploratory study is undertaken in two severe safe water scarce areas namely Khulna and Satkhira districts of Bangladesh. The study developed and utilized the SIPE approach to measure safe water adaptability index considering socio‐economic, institutional, physiochemical, and environmental perspectives of the targeted area. With regard to overall safe water adaptability index, results show that overall safe water adaptability scores range from 2.16 to 3.13. Moreover, based on the score, five upazilas (sub‐districts) have medium, 10 upazilas have low and one upazila has very low adaptability among 16 upazilas in Khulna and Satkhira districts. Through the adaptability index, the capacity of upazilas and gap between different levels is measured which can guide the review of existing policy and provide recommendations for a safe water adaptability action plan.

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Chapter 1 Water communities: Introduction and overview

Cited by 12 publications

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Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and Health Adaptation in Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh

Climate Change, Water Scarcity, and Health Adaptation in Southwestern Coastal Bangladesh

Community Perception and Adaptation to Safe Drinking Water Scarcity: Salinity, Arsenic, and Drought Risks in Coastal Bangladesh

Safe Water Adaptability for Salinity, Arsenic and Drought Risks in Southwest of Bangladesh

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