Vulnerable livelihoods on Bangladesh's Hatiya Island: It's not just the climate

The relationship between climate change and conflict is a complex one, and Bangladesh is often cited as an example of a country where climate change is leading to conflict. However, the situation on Hatiya Island, a densely populated sandbar in southeastern Bangladesh, suggests that the relationship between climate change and conflict is more nuanced than is often portrayed. This article draws on a year-long immersion in the island's local dynamics and insights gathered through focus group discussions to argue that climate change is just one of a number of factors that contribute to conflict on the island.