CPE BD (Center for People and Environ) is a research and knowled e management organization that intends to articulate scientific knowledge, practice, and concept of scholars globally. CPEBD journals are an open-access and double-blind peer-reviewed international journal that will publish articles emphasizing research, development, and application within the broad coverage, including a wide range of topics related to climate change, disaster management, integrated water resource management, livelihoods, health, inclusive development, etc. The CPE BD journals will endeavor to provide a global platform for the dynamic exchange of ideas and findings from researchers, scientists, young scholars,academicians, and practitioners of various disciplines. It is essential reading for developmental practitioners, policymakers, and all those concerned with research and practice as well as teaching in the field of contemporary development.