Building Disaster Resilience through Agroecology in Bangladesh

Anecdotal evidence suggests that farm households in the Bangladesh Delta that adhere to agroecological principles have demonstrated greater resilience to cyclones and other extreme weather events than conventional farm households. For instance, these farm households following agroecology principles reportedly experienced less asset loss and recovered more quickly in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal in 2024 compared to conventional farms. In this context, this research aims to assess the comparative disaster resilience of farms practicing agroecology versus those practicing conventional farming during Cyclone Remal and to determine the extent to which different combinations of agroecological principles contribute to resilience.