Government officials, development partners, civil society and youth representatives called for transparent climate finance, a just transition and stronger inclusion of women and climate-vulnerable communities in national climate planning.
Representatives from government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations and youth networks gathered in Dhaka to call for more inclusive and equitable climate action, with discussions focusing on climate finance, a just transition and gender justice.
The programme, titled “Inclusive Climate Pathways: Advancing Climate Finance, Just Transition and Gender Justice”, was organized on July 13 at the auditorium of the Department of Environment by Nature Conservation Management (NACOM), ActionAid Bangladesh and Bonhishikha, with support from the Department of Environment. It was held as part of activities carrying forward the spirit of World Environment Day 2026.
Participants discussed the growing risks posed by climate change and the need for fair access to climate finance, a just transition, gender equality, women’s leadership and the meaningful participation of young people in climate-related decision-making.
Speakers stressed the importance of coordinated action among government agencies, development partners, non-governmental organizations, civil society and youth. They also highlighted the need to incorporate the priorities of local communities, women, adolescents and climate-vulnerable groups into climate planning and financing processes.
Dr. Md. Lutfor Rahman, director general of Bangladesh’s Department of Environment, attended the programme as special guest. The event was chaired by Dr. S M Munjurul Hannan Khan, executive director of NACOM.
Among those attending were Md. Ziaul Haque, additional director general of the Department of Environment; Mirza Shawkat Ali, director of Climate Change and International Convention at the Department of Environment; Farah Kabir, country director of ActionAid Bangladesh; Sumaiya Binte Selim, programme coordinator at the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD); and Aruba Faruque, teenage climate and environmental activist and deputy executive coordinator of YouthNet Global.
Thematic presentations were delivered by Nusrat Nowshin of NACOM, Marzia Jahan of ActionAid Bangladesh and Syeda Tasbiha Dewan Kabir of Bonhishikha.
The presentations and discussions produced recommendations on strengthening transparency and accountability in climate finance, creating decent and equitable employment opportunities, supporting the transition from fossil fuel-dependent sectors to a green economy, increasing women’s participation in decision-making and providing institutional support for youth-led climate innovations.
