Bangladesh Unites Science, Local Wisdom, and Finance for Climate Resilience
Key stakeholders gathered to discuss climate adaptation in Bangladesh, stressing the importance of combining science, local knowledge, and predictable finance. The event, held under the NABAPALLAB project funded by the UK government, highlighted ongoing efforts in the Sundarban and Hakaluki Haor regions.
Mrityunjoy Das and M Mokhlesur Rahman both emphasized the need for effective adaptation that combines scientific knowledge with local insights. They agreed that communities can lead this process when equipped with the right tools.
AKM Sohel, additional secretary of the Ministry of Finance, underscored the importance of predictable and fair funding for long-term resilience. Mohammad Navid Safiullah, from the Ministry of Environment, reaffirmed the need for long-term partnerships aligned with Bangladesh's National Adaptation Plan and biodiversity goals.
Farida Akhter and youth delegate Sohanur Rahman both called for climate and nature finance guided by justice. They highlighted the importance of wetlands as climate-critical infrastructure and emphasized the need for inclusive, ecosystem-based adaptation across all sectors.
Cristianne Close of World Wide Fund for Nature underlined the interconnectedness of biodiversity protection and climate adaptation, stressing their essential role in successful resilience building.
The event underscored the importance of combining science, local knowledge, and predictable finance for protecting biodiversity and strengthening community resilience. Speakers called for inclusive, ecosystem-based adaptation and emphasized the need for strong partnerships and predictable finance to build resilience in vulnerable communities.
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