Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs
This review examines the critical role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in facilitating ethical climate change and health research in Bangladesh, a nation highly vulnerable to climate-sensitive diseases. The inadequacy of reliable health impact data, coupled with disparities in public percepti...
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This review examines the critical role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in facilitating ethical climate change and health research in Bangladesh, a nation highly vulnerable to climate-sensitive diseases. The inadequacy of reliable health impact data, coupled with disparities in public perception of climate change risks influenced by socioeconomic factors, underscores the urgency for ethically sound research. This study systematically reviewed peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, institutional reports, and policy documents published within the last decade, focusing on ethical challenges in climate studies and the function of IRBs. Thematic analysis revealed key areas: the paramount importance of research ethics (including informed consent and privacy), the multifaceted impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies, the complexities and challenges faced by IRBs (especially in developing countries), the critical consideration of vulnerability in research participants, the issue of corruption in adaptation efforts, and the necessity of effective stakeholder engagement. The findings emphasize the interconnectedness of ethical principles, climate change challenges, and institutional responsibilities, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches. The review concludes by highlighting the need to strengthen the capacity of Ethical Review Committees, promote stakeholder engagement, integrate ethics into climate change policies, prioritize addressing vulnerability, and enhance institutional integrity to ensure equitable and sustainable solutions in Bangladesh.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f8c86d670e64606a1be7b351e28d53c2025-07-10T07:37:39ZengBangladesh Bioethics SocietyBangladesh Journal of Bioethics2226-92312078-14582025-07-0116210.62865/bjbio.v16i2.154Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBsMd. Matiur Rahman0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-2026Mohammad Mahbub Ur Rahim1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2061-2026Md. Anup Rahman Chowduryhttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-4788-3963Md. Abdul Mazid2https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2971-7281Md. Amirul Islam3https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2865-8453Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6179-3372Deputy Executive Director & Chief of Health Sector, TMSSPrincipal Administrative Officer, TMSS and Executive Member of TMSS Health Research FoundationAssoc. Professor and Head, Department of Surgery, TMSS Medical CollegeProfessor & Unit Head, Dental Unit, TMSS Medical College. Coordinator of Research & Training, TMSS Health Research Foundation. This review examines the critical role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in facilitating ethical climate change and health research in Bangladesh, a nation highly vulnerable to climate-sensitive diseases. The inadequacy of reliable health impact data, coupled with disparities in public perception of climate change risks influenced by socioeconomic factors, underscores the urgency for ethically sound research. This study systematically reviewed peer-reviewed journals, conference papers, institutional reports, and policy documents published within the last decade, focusing on ethical challenges in climate studies and the function of IRBs. Thematic analysis revealed key areas: the paramount importance of research ethics (including informed consent and privacy), the multifaceted impacts of climate change and adaptation strategies, the complexities and challenges faced by IRBs (especially in developing countries), the critical consideration of vulnerability in research participants, the issue of corruption in adaptation efforts, and the necessity of effective stakeholder engagement. The findings emphasize the interconnectedness of ethical principles, climate change challenges, and institutional responsibilities, advocating for interdisciplinary approaches. The review concludes by highlighting the need to strengthen the capacity of Ethical Review Committees, promote stakeholder engagement, integrate ethics into climate change policies, prioritize addressing vulnerability, and enhance institutional integrity to ensure equitable and sustainable solutions in Bangladesh. https://bjbio.bioethics.org.bd/index.php/BJBio/article/view/154Research ethicsClimate ChangeInstitutional Review BoardBangladeshEthical Challenges |
| spellingShingle | Md. Matiur Rahman Mohammad Mahbub Ur Rahim Md. Anup Rahman Chowdury Md. Abdul Mazid Md. Amirul Islam Md. Kaoser Bin Siddique Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics Research ethics Climate Change Institutional Review Board Bangladesh Ethical Challenges |
| title | Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs |
| title_full | Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs |
| title_fullStr | Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs |
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| title_short | Bangladesh Climate Research: The Role of IRBs |
| title_sort | bangladesh climate research the role of irbs |
| topic | Research ethics Climate Change Institutional Review Board Bangladesh Ethical Challenges |
| url | https://bjbio.bioethics.org.bd/index.php/BJBio/article/view/154 |
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