Bangladesh

Region: Bangladesh

Bangladesh:

Projects
20
Resources
21
Stories
79
News
19th November 2018
Climate and Development Knowledge Network launches new initiative in Bangladesh and India The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) is launching its new phase in Bangladesh on 19th November 2018 at the Institute of Architects Bangladesh Centre and in India on 20th November 2018 at the India Habitat Centre.
Feature
5th November 2018
Why South Asia still has a long way to go in resilience planning Bedoshruti Sadhukhan of CDKN Asia says many local and subnational governments in South Asia are missing opportunities to invest in climate-resilient development: a step-change is needed in awareness and action.
News
22nd May 2018
Join regional ‘Communities of Practice’ on low emission development The Low Emission Development Global Partnership (LEDS GP) creates opportunities for professionals to exchange experience on practical aspects of low emission development. Members of our network say they value these platforms for skills exchange and learning – whether it is in person, or increasingly through ‘virtual’ meetings and conversations. Join a technical 'community of practice' today!
Feature
21st February 2018
Sharing learning on NDC implementation - Lessons from Kampala Last year, CDKN hosted a two-day South-South learning exchange in Kampala, Uganda on the theme of NDC implementation. The event convened government representatives and project managers from Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and Bangladesh - all countries that had been piloting the NDC Quick-Start Guide to NDC Implementation, with assistance from Ricardo Energy and Environment. Claire Monkhouse and Emma Baker reflect on the themes.
Resource
23rd January 2018
Working Paper: Aligning energy and climate objectives in NDCs The effectiveness of national energy policy will be decisive for achieving Paris Agreement objectives and the 2030 Agenda. A new CDKN Working Paper assesses how Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana and Peru are aligning these goals.
Resource
14th June 2017
Report: Fuel oil subsidy reforms and oil market deregulation in Bangladesh This report examines the status of the oil market in Bangladesh, pricing policies and market regulation.
Resource
31st May 2017
The benefits of clean energy policies in Bangladesh This publication assesses the benefits of factoring clean energy alternatives into long term planning decisions in Bangladesh and illustrates the importance of factoring clean energy alternatives into long term planning decisions.
Feature
25th May 2017
Combatting surging seas in Bangladesh Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to rising tides, with its flat, low-lying topography and over 48% of its population living less than 10 metres above sea level. This feature looks at the challenges facing Bangladesh and the tools that could help it plan effectively for coastal disasters.
Resource
2nd March 2017
WORKING PAPER: Beyond COP 21 - What did Asian countries pledge in the Paris Agreement?  A new CDKN working paper reviews 18 national climate commitments (INDCs) from countries of South and Southeast Asia and assesses their performance for four themes: mitigation targets; climate finance; disaster risk reduction; and social inclusion, particularly gender concerns.
Resource
27th February 2017
Outlook: Bangladesh Special Edition CDKN's Bangladesh programme has been contributing to deeper understanding of climate-related loss and damage in the country and to the knowledge base on how Bangladeshi businesses can mobilise resources to address climate change effectively. Read more in this 'Climate and Development Outlook: Bangladesh Special Edition'.
Feature
28th November 2016
Private sector facility Munjurul Hannan Khan, CDKN’s Country Engagement Leader, Bangladesh and Tahmina Hadi, CDKN’s Junior Consultant, Bangladesh highlight that how effective mobilisation of the private sector by funding entities such as the Green Climate Fund, can create an enabling environment for the private sectors to engage in a business model that supports climate change.
Feature
29th September 2016
Climate change - A new market for Bangladeshi businesses Private banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh requested CDKN’s support to build their capacity and understanding of climate finance mechanisms. Will Bugler and Yousuf Mahid say Bangladesh could lead the world by showing how to engage the private sector effectively and ensure that businesses are squarely involved in the country’s adaptation process.