As part of an ongoing action research initiative, our team has been co-facilitating the selection of “Change Agents” in multiple Water Management Groups (WMGs) in southern Bangladesh. These sessions form a crucial part of our work in developing locally led, socially inclusive agricultural business models that respond to climate change challenges. At the heart of the initiative is an iterative, …

Climate change has drastically changed the traditional means of survival for farmers in Naogaon, located in the Rajshahi division of Bangladesh (Islam., 2023). Naogaon District, located in the northwestern part of Bangladesh, It’s geography, characterized by its reliance on agriculture and limited water resources, makes it particularly vulnerable to droughts. Mohammad Jamil Hossen, a second-generation farmer from Niamotpur who has …

In the hills of Khagrachari, water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource. What was once abundant has now dwindled due to environmental degradation and shifting weather patterns, severely impacting the survival, health, and well-being of local populations. These communities are experiencing the effects of climate change firsthand, yet their stories remain largely unheard. This blog sheds light on their experiences …

Every year, 8th March is dedicated to all the women globally to amplify their powerful voices, empowering stories and astounding resilience. Being a center of excellence for climate change research in Dhaka, Bangladesh, International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) has been actively focusing on highlighting the role of women and girls in tackling the climate crisis. Through evidence-based …

My recent addition to ICCCAD’s CAP-RES project team as a Project Officer – Youth has opened up new learning experiences for me. CAP-RES’s focus on capacity-building and climate innovation among youth immediately caught my interest, especially through ICCCAD’s Youth Fellowship Program and the Youth Innovation Fund. So, when an opportunity came by to visit some of the funded youth initiatives …

On the edge of a wide, turbulent river stands a young girl, her bare feet touching the earth as she chases a grasshopper, laughing with a friend. The wind tugs at her faded dress as she gazes across the water, oblivious to the danger beneath its deceptively calm surface. Their world, at that moment, was simple: catch the grasshopper, run …

  A week before the trip, during one cloudy afternoon, our office began to buzz with an unusual energy. Colleagues from different projects, all connected through the same programme coordinator, filled our workspace with chatter and anticipation. It was a typical late afternoon, the air was heavy with the citrusy aroma of lime from hurried lunches. Ironically, we had just …

Halfway through its inaugural year, the Board for the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FLD) has started making strides. With two meetings underway and the next in the horizon, it is a good time to reflect on the Board’s progress so far what challenges lie ahead. The Inaugural Session for the First Board Meeting of the Fund for …

Reflections from 18th Community-Based Adaption Conference (CBA18) by Savio Rousseau Rozario The climate-vulnerable communities have traditionally been supported with financial assistance, with less importance given to investing in enhancing their capacities to reduce donor dependency. Hence, this article highlights the importance of investing in community capabilities through trust-building, accountability, and transparency. During the first week of May, I was in …

  As an old Native American saying goes, “When the last tree has been cut down, the last fish caught, the last river poisoned, only then will we realize that one cannot eat money.” We are at the brink of a climate crisis. According to climate scientists, the earth is heating up at an unprecedented rate, thanks to all the …