Micro-Displacement and Homestead Shifting as a Climate Adaptation Strategy: A Settlement Geography Study from the Char Lands of Bangladesh.

This study explores micro-displacement, defined as the shifting of homesteads within 50-200 feet, as a local adaptation strategy to river erosion and seasonal flooding in Bangladesh. Unlike large-scale migration, families prefer to remain close to their ancestral land and social networks by shifting their houses slightly inland. Using Google Earth temporal imagery and field observation insights, the paper documents how this small-scale mobility preserves social cohesion while ensuring survival. The study argues that settlement planning in char areas should recognize micro-displacement as a valid, low-cost climate adaptation model. This research is conducted by a homemaker and independent researcher observing community resilience from a grassroots perspective.Keywords: Micro-displacement, Homestead Shifting, Char Lands, Climate Adaptation, Settlement Geography, Bangladesh, Independent Research.