Community-led solutions turning climate challenges into opportunities for resilience in Bangladesh
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been working in Bangladesh since soon after the country gained independence, helping rebuild the nation and supporting development. From the very beginning, UNDP has focused on working together with local governments, communities, and other development partners.
Similarly, UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)’s mission is to contribute to job creation, sustained economic growth and equitable prosperity. This teamwork has helped tackle challenges like poverty, governance, and climate risks. One initiative, the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC), shows how working together at the community level can create real, lasting change.
A great example is the solar-powered irrigation and canal repair project in Sarankhola Upazila, Bagerhat District. This project was launched through LoGIC, a collaboration between the Government of Bangladesh, UNDP, UNCDF, Sweden, and Denmark. It shows that when responsibilities and expertise are shared, communities can successfully address climate-related challenges.