Archive · 25 Sep 2025

Climate Change Threatens the Khasi People's Forest-Based Life in Bangladesh

Climate Change Threatens the Khasi People's Forest-Based Life in Bangladesh

Imagine a group of people, the Khasis, who live in the forests of Bangladesh.

They grow betel leaves, like a special kind of farming, to make a living.

These forests are important because they help keep the Earth healthy, so the Khasis take care of them.

But now, things are changing because of climate change.

The weather is getting weird, with less rain, making it hard for the Khasis to grow their betel leaves.

They are losing money and looking for ways to adapt, such as planting coffee.

The Khasis want help to keep protecting the forests and are hoping to get paid for the work they do to protect the carbon-absorbing forests.

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