Reposted by Serena Renner
Bangladesh’s floodplains comprise around 80 percent of the country, making Bangladesh severely at risk of coastal flooding and storm surges, which are getting worse as the planet warms.
Seasonal flooding is so bad that students often can’t get to school. The solution? Boat schools.
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Rising with the Waters
In Bangladesh’s flood-prone districts, floating classrooms help keep kids in school.