Traditional floating gardens, to cater to agricultural demands during floods

Location
Place : Brishal
Country : Bamgladesh
Region : South Asia
Hazard
Primary : Flood
Typology of Heritage
Hydrological Heritage
Aspect of Disaster Management
Mitigation
Summary
Floating gardens, also known as baira, are a traditional form of hydroponics that use aquatic plants like water hyacinth or paddy stalks to create organic rafts on which vegetables and crops can be grown. They are most common in the districts of Gopalganj, Barisal and Pirojpur, where flooding and waterlogging are frequent problems. Floating gardens help farmers to cope with the adverse effects of climate change, such as land loss, food insecurity, and reduced income.