Navigating economic fragility and climate risk: Transformative pathways to eco-welfare in vulnerable coastal ecosystems

Background: In Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali District, Bangladesh, a coastal area vulnerable to one to three yearly disasters as well as risks like tidal waves, floods, and river erosion, this study examines climate risk and community-driven resilience. Method: This study was conducted in four villages in Hatiya Upazila, namely Nalchira, Chariswar, Jahajmara, and Nijhum Dwip, which were selected due to their geographical vulnerability and socio-economic diversity. Data were collected through triangulation of primary sources, including 12 interviews with key informants, 12 thematic case studies, and 12 focus group discussions, as well as secondary government statistics. Analysis was conducted using iterative thematic coding and subjective interpretation to synthesize field observations and individual narratives into insights on local resilience. Finding: The results show…