Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Climate Risks Threaten Bay of Bengal Fishers' Livelihoods
Imagine the ocean is getting angry.
The Bay of Bengal is experiencing many storms and the water is getting warmer.
This makes it hard for small fishing families to catch fish.
Storms are taking away fishing days and damaging boats.
Scientists are worried that hot water will hurt the fish and cause more storms.
The people involved are trying to find ways to help the fishers, like building safer villages and helping with insurance.
Small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal face increasing climate risks.
Extreme weather events, including cyclones, are becoming more frequent.
Climate-driven storms reduce fishing days, affecting livelihoods.
Marine heatwaves and rising sea levels are further threats.
The report calls for regional collaboration and safety measures.
- Who
- Small-scale fishers, FAO, BOBP-IGO
- What
- Climate change risks affecting fishers in Bay of Bengal
- When
- September 18, 2025
- Where
- Bay of Bengal region
- Why
- Extreme weather and warming seas are endangering fishers' lives and livelihoods
- Event
- Regional meeting of FAO of the UN
- Organizers
- FAO and BOBP-IGO
- Report Title
- Disaster Risks and Climate Change in BoB Region
- Key Risk
- Climate change
- Impact
- Loss of fishing days, property damage, and loss of life
