How the climate crisis is changing family planning and reproductive health in Bangladesh

PBS News
Jun 29, 2024

How the climate crisis is changing family planning and reproductive health in Bangladesh


Few places in the world are suffering more from the effects of climate change than Bangladesh. Most of the country is no higher than 50 feet above sea level, making it vulnerable to severe flooding after monsoon rains. As a result, women in Bangladesh are changing the way they think about having children. John Yang speaks with Sally Dijkerman, a senior researcher for Ipas, to learn more.