In order to increase Bangladesh’s climate resilience, the government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with assistance from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), have joined forces to spearhead locally-led climate adaptation projects throughout five of the most vulnerable agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in the nation.
A signing ceremony for the project ‘Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Sustainable Development Pathways of Bangladesh’ was held today at the Economic Relations Division’s conference room here, in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29).
The agreement was signed by Stefan Liller, Resident Representative of UNDP Bangladesh, and Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary of the Economic Relations Division, a UNDP press release said.
Shahriar Kader Siddiky said: “In Bangladesh, we face daily challenges from climate change impacts, such as this year’s flash floods and prolonged rainfall. While the country has made substantial progress in climate resilience, ongoing efforts are essential to strengthen the capacities of local governments and key stakeholders to maintain this momentum. If we don’t act now, the consequences could be severe.”
In his remarks, Stefan Liller said: “Climate change challenges demand localised solutions. Through our partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, we are empowering communities and local governments to build climate resilience and advance the SDGs, leaving no one behind”.
