WFM 6305 : Coastal Zone Management
October 2013 Semester
Group Project
Policy:
(1) The group project will be worth 4 homework assignments.
(2) Each group will select a topic within the given broad areas in consultation with the class and following
the guideline for topic selection.
(3) The project will focus on the coastal zone management of Bangladesh with an underlying focus on
IWRM. Although the project should be mainly based on secondary information, primary data may be
also used if relevant.
(4) Each group will submit a one-page outline of the project within one week of topic selection.
(5) A focal point (person) from each group will coordinate the group work. However, each member of the
group will be equally responsible for the group work. Individual performance will be assessed from time
to time and due credit will be awarded.
(6) Each group will submit a professional-quality report (20-30 pages) on the project work one week before
the last class.
(7) Each group will give a 20-minute group presentation in the last class. The presentation will be followed
by discussion and questions by the course teachers and students.
(8) Group and individual grades will be assigned based on project report, presentation and question-answer.
(9) The topics should be selected from the following broad areas:
(i) Disaster, Mitigation and Adaptation
(ii) Ecosystem and Livelihood
(iii) Land and Water Management, and Community Participation
(iv) Development Interventions
Previous Topics:
October 2012
 Application of GAME theory in strategic decision making for selected coastal zone
 Acceptance and adaptation of drinking water supply options in a selected coastal zone of Bangladesh
 Solution to long-term water logging problem and river bed sedimentation in Tala, Satkhira
 Long-term erosion process and IWRM perspectives in Kutubdia island
 Salinity impact on crop production in the Khulna area
October 2011
 Critical Review of Rationalization of Southwest Coastal Polders.
 Assessment of Sea Level Rise and Its Impact in the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh.
 Historical Analysis of Preparedness for Cyclone and Storm Surge in the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh.
April 2010
 Impact of Climate Change on Mangrove Forest of Bangladesh and Subsequent Policy for Mitigation and
Adaptation.
 Prospect of Tidal Power in Bangladesh.
 Industrial Pollution in Coastal Zone of Bangladesh and Reviewing Existing Policies Regarding these
Issue.
 Shrimp Cultivation and Livelihood Shifting in South-West Coastal Zone of Bangladesh.

Environmental Impact and Livelihood Opportunities of Ship Breaking Industries in Bangladesh.
April 2009
 Adaptation and resilience in coastal areas.
 Tidal river management in Southwestern Bangladesh : its effectiveness and future directions.
 Changes in coastal ecosystem and consequent changes in livelihood pattern.
 Review of disaster management initiatives (preparedness) and their in the coastal areas of Bangladesh.
 Adaptation to salinity intrusion.
 Present use, degradation nature and potentiality of coastal resources.
April 2008
 Review Work of Coastal Tourism and its Opportunity in Bangladesh as Coastal Development.
 Impact of Salinity Intrusion in the South-West Coastal Region of Bangladesh.
 Identifying the Possible Threat and Impact of Climate Change on Sundarban Mangrove Forest.
 Coastal Hazards of Bangladesh.
April 2007
 Cyclone Vulnerabilities on Bangladesh Coast and Mitigation Measures.
 Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Zone of Bangladesh: Adaptation and Mitigation Measures.
 Pollution Vulnerability in the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh.
April 2006
 Cyclone Disaster Management with Specific Reference to Socio-economic Tools.
 Impacts of Salinity Intrusion in the Sundarban Mangrove Wetland Ecosystems.
 Review of the Status of Pollution in the Coastal Zone of Bangladesh and Appraisal of the Existing
Policies for Sustainable Management.
April 2005
 A general framework for cyclone protection counter measures.
 Natural hazards of Bangladesh coastal areas.
 The coastal region and its ecosystem process.
 Land use zoning for integrated coastal zone management.
April 2004
 Cyclone Protection Measures.
 Mangrove Forest Ecosystem.
 Salinity Intrusion.
 Meghna Estuary Study.
Groups and Topics:
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Group Members
Background
Tentative Topic