The Intersectionality of Water Crisis, Climate Change, and Gender: Impacts on Agri Community Women in Disaster-Prone Coastal Areas

The study explores the intersectionality of water crisis, climate change, and gender, focusing on the lived experiences and vulnerabilities of agricultural women in disaster-prone coastal areas of Bangladesh. Despite national progress in improving access to water, salinity intrusion, flooding, and climate-induced hazards continue to undermine water security, with disproportionate impacts on women. As primary collectors and managers of household water, women face physical strain, health risks, and emotional distress, while also balancing agricultural labor and domestic responsibilities. Using a mixed-methods approach, including household surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interviews, data were collected from Koyra in Khulna and Moheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar. Findings reveal that women in both regions endure a “triple vulnerability”: climate-induced water scarcity directly…