Building Climate Resilience for Economic Activity

Strategic Insights -

A day-long training program on climate resilience was organized in Mohammadpur, Dhaka, bringing together representatives from various sectors to acquire practical knowledge on climate resilience. The event highlighted the importance of climate resilience in coping with the impacts of climate change, emphasizing its role in protecting livelihoods, promoting sustainable development, and minimizing the harmful effects of climate change. Climate resilience is crucial for communities, ecosystems, and economies to adapt to the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea level rise.

Key Takeaways:

  • The training program was organized by Coastal Development Partnership (CDP) as part of its project "Promoting Gender-sensitive Climate Resilience and Effective Climate Governance through Locally-Led Climate Resilient Development Model (PROCEED)" in Mohammadpur area.
  • The project aims to contribute to making a climate-resilient country and will work in the 32 Ward of Dhaka City North Corporation until May 2027.
  • 22 participants attended the event, representing various sectors such as NGOs, CBO, educational institutions, mosques, and business establishments.
  • Climate resilience is essential for communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea level rise.
  • The speakers emphasized the importance of addressing climate-related risks, which not only protect people and property but also generate economic activity and create domestic jobs.
  • The training program aimed to impart practical knowledge on climate resilience through a multi-sectoral-based development partnership process.

Statistics:

  • 22 participants attended the training program.
  • The project will continue to work in the 32 Ward of Dhaka City North Corporation until May 2027.
  • The event brought together representatives from various sectors, including NGOs, CBO, educational institutions, mosques, and business establishments.
  • The project aims to contribute to making a climate-resilient country.

Sources:

  • Coastal Development Partnership (CDP)
  • "Promoting Gender-sensitive Climate Resilience and Effective Climate Governance through Locally-Led Climate Resilient Development Model (PROCEED)" project
  • Climate resilience training program in Mohammadpur area