DM WATCH LIMITED conducted a comprehensive study titled “Cross-Sectional Analysis of Climate Adaptive Livelihood Options (CALO)”
under the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC), a multi-donor collaborative initiative of GoB, UNDP, UNCDF, the European Union (EU), Sweden, and Denmark.
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness, adaptability, and scalability of CALOs in addressing the challenges posed by climate stress in 11 districts of Bangladesh. These districts, spanning diverse agroecological zones, were affected by saline intrusion, tidal flooding, and extreme rainfall. The project emphasized promoting sustainable livelihoods, enhancing community resilience, and advancing locally-led climate adaptation strategies.

The study focused on multiple key dimensions:

• Economic Viability: Assessing CALOs’ contributions to income generation, food security, and market opportunities.
• Community Resilience: Evaluating adaptive capacity and reduced vulnerabilities among marginalized and climate-affected groups.
• Gender and Social Inclusion: Analyzing the gender impact and the involvement of marginalized groups in CALOs to ensure inclusive adaptation strategies.
• Sustainability: Using frameworks like PESTEL to evaluate market sustainability and long-term scalability.

Key Highlights of the Assignment

• Diverse Data Collection: Conducted household surveys using a stratified random sampling approach, along with Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and case studies to capture multi-dimensional insights.
• Advanced Analytical Techniques: Utilized SPSS and STATA for descriptive statistics, econometric modeling, and gender analysis. Thematic coding was applied for qualitative data, ensuring an in-depth understanding of CALOs’ impacts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Organized validation workshops to gather insights and feedback from community members, local government representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Evidence-Based Recommendations: Provided actionable strategies for scaling up CALOs to enhance resilience and socio-economic empowerment in climate-stressed areas.

Deliverables

1. Inception Report: Outlined detailed methodologies, tools, and an actionable work plan.
2. Comprehensive Final Report: Summarized findings with strategic recommendations supported by data visualizations and infographics.
3. Clean Dataset: Delivered a final dataset in Excel format along with STATA coding files.
4. Presentation Materials: Developed slide decks and infographics for national dissemination workshops.

Impact

This study highlighted the effectiveness of CALOs in promoting sustainable development and improving the resilience of vulnerable communities.
By integrating advanced methodologies and stakeholder-driven insights, DM WATCH LIMITED provided a strategic foundation for scaling CALOs nationwide, contributing to the broader goals of climate resilience, livelihood enhancement, and sustainable development.

This project underscores DM WATCH LIMITED’s capability to execute multidisciplinary assessments that support evidence-based decision-making in the context of climate adaptation and resilience building.