Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

Department of Geography, The University of Adelaide, Australia

Biography

Khandaker Jafor Ahmed, currently working at PhD Candidate, Department of Geography, Environment and Population, the University of Adelaide. academic qualification (Bachelor and Master's degree in Sociology) and research experience (as a Research Associate in the Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research). The number of articles published are 27 and the number of reads include are 5985 and the number of times cited by, are 78. The area of interest in the research was Natural Disasters, Climate change adaptations, sustainability.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Analyzing Livelihood Sustainability of Climate Vulnerable Fishers: Insight from Bangladesh
  Author(s): Atiqur Rahman Sunny*, Kazi Mohammad Masum, Nusrat Islam, Mizanur Rahman, Arifur Rahman, Jahurul Islam, Saidur Rahman, Khandaker Jafor Ahmed and Shamsul Haque Prodhan
  
  Fish and fishery resources play an important role in improving socio-economic status of the fishing communities. Sylhet, the haor (bowl or saucer shape shallow depression) dominated administrative divisions (encompassing RAMSAR site and Ecological Critical Wetland Area) of Bangladesh is very promising for freshwater capture fisheries. But very few studies focused on the overall status on livelihood sustainability of fishing communities in this region. This study identified the demography, livelihood strategy, constraints of fishing and their coping strategies, strength, weakness and opportunity of fishing communities using household questionnaires, oral history interviews, and focus group discussions in Sylhet division (north eastern region of Bangladesh). The study identified physical strength and intention to work all the year round as the key strengths and acute poverty, poor econo.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9546.19.10.593

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