CDKN supported the Government of Bangladesh in developing its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) that was submitted to the UNFCCC. This work provided policy-makers with information on existing mitigation efforts, and on potential solutions for avoiding emissions. It has also enabled Bangladesh to understand how a Least Developed Country can contribute not only to adapting to the impacts of climate change: it can also play a role in reducing the greenhouse gases that lead to climate change.

CDKN is pleased to be part of a vibrant network on climate compatible development in Bangladesh that goes beyond government ministries, and includes academia, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and research organisations, which are working on programme design as well as implementation stage. We have provided direct funding support to some non-governmental actors, which helps with ‘bottom-up’ as well as ‘top-down’ efforts at climate compatible development.

CDKN’s technical assistance to the Government has enabled Bangladesh to take regional and global leadership on the emerging concept of climate-related loss and damage. Local researchers and experts have provided government and negotiators with better understanding on this technically complex issue and its national relevance.