Farida urges inclusive ecosystem-based adaptation to protect Bangladesh’s critical ecosystems

Speaking at a COP30 side event at the Bangladesh Pavilion on Friday Farida Akhter, Adviser at the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, stressed the need to scale up inclusive, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) across sectors to safeguard Bangladesh’s most critical ecosystems.She said , collaboration between communities, government, and partners is crucial for building resilience among nature-dependent populations.“Bangladesh’s vulnerable communities cannot build resilience without predictable finance and strong partnerships,” Farida said, highlighting the importance of integrating scientific research with indigenous knowledge.The event, hosted by CARE Bangladesh in collaboration with C3ER and BRAC University, showcased ongoing adaptation efforts under the NABAPALLAB project in the Sundarbans and Hakaluki Haor, funded by the UK Government’s Bangladesh Climate and Environment Programme (BCEP).Mrityunjoy Das, Deputy Chief of Party of NABAPALLAB, said, “Communities can lead adaptation when equipped with the right tools.”Speakers highlighted that combining science, local knowledge, and predictable climate finance is essential to protect biodiversity, strengthen ...

• 15 Nov 2025