Bangladesh has urged UNDP to enhance support for climate resilience, climate finance access and LDC graduation, while reaffirming cooperation under the agency’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.
Bangladesh has called for stronger support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to boost climate resilience, improve access to international climate financing and help ensure a smooth graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
Addressing the annual session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS at United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to close cooperation with UNDP under its Strategic Plan for 2026-2029.
The ambassador highlighted Bangladesh’s recent national elections and expressed appreciation for support provided through the BALLOT Project, which helped voters take part in the democratic process.
Citing Bangladesh’s high vulnerability to climate change, he urged UNDP to expand technical assistance to help the country access international climate finance, including funding from the Green Climate Fund and the Global Environment Facility.
He said stronger support in these areas would help Bangladesh advance its climate resilience efforts while navigating its transition from LDC status.
