Adaptation and Resilience in the Face of Climate-Induced Migration: Exploring Coping Strategies in the Urban Economy of Barishal Metropolitan City

This study investigates adaptation and resilience strategies among climate-induced migrants in Barishal Metropolitan City’s urban economy, a critical area for policy development and community support amid climate-driven displacement. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combined a quantitative survey of 100 climate-induced migrants with thematic literature analysis, focusing on gender, monthly expenses, religious/social issues, financial aid, economic changes, and government compensation. Multinomial logistic regression examined the impact of these factors on income levels. The findings reveal diverse coping strategies, heavily influenced by gender, with distinct approaches observed between male and female migrants. Several economic factors, including savings, borrowing, and expense management, were pivotal. Additionally, religious/social aspects and access to financial assistance significantly shaped adaptation methods. The study proposes several policy recommendations, including gender-responsive support, economic empowerment initiatives, accessible affordable housing, and educational programs, while also emphasizing the need to strengthen social networks and government assistance, promote religious and cultural integration, and foster a supportive environment to enhance the holistic adaptation and resilience of climate-induced migrants in urban settings through informed, data-driven decision-making.