Impact of Climate Change on Migration and Child Marriage

Extreme weather events in Bangladesh, such as heavy monsoons and heat waves, are increasingly disrupting traditional farming practices, which in turn forces families to migrate. As families become displaced, they often face economic instability, leading them to make desperate choices, including marrying off their daughters at a young age. The economic pressure from these displacements can reduce the perceived value of delaying marriage, as marrying a daughter may ease the financial burden of supporting her. Reports indicate that as many as 2,000 individuals migrate daily in search of work due to these climate-related challenges, complicating existing social issues like child marriage.