Climate Change (CC) threatens the development gains of Bangladesh (BD) and widens the gaps between the wealthy and the marginalised. In the long run, this threatens the stability of (BD) (regardless of which Government will be in place); and the Swiss interest to increase its share in the Bangladeshi domestic market and to prevent irregular migration.

Annual losses resulting from natural hazards amount to nearly 2% of BD’s GDP. CC impacts include job losses, reduced economic growth, damage to infrastructure, disruption of supply chains, and increased water and energy prices. High population density and rapid urbanisation add to the country’s vulnerability. Consequently, a significant percentage of people migrate, jeopardising sustainable development goals. Worst case scenario modelling projects that by 2050, 19 million people could be internally displaced due to CC impacts.

Poor rural communities, indigenous minorities, and women are disproportionately affected, exacerbating existing inequalities and threatening their livelihoods, health, and safety. The programme also contributes to the ambition of the Swiss International Cooperation to invest CHF 400 million for climate change annually and demonstrates Switzerland’s commitment to address the costs of Losses and Damages.

Outcome l: People and communities benefit from improved climate actions and better management of climate and disaster risks through harmonized interventions.

Outcome 2: Local system actors undertake improved climate actions and better manage climate and disaster risks through harmonized interventions.

Outcome 3: Knowledges haring, cross learning, and evidence-based advocacy strengthen climate governance mechanisms in Bangladesh.

Expected results:  

Output 1.1: Targeted people and communities have the knowledge and skills to better manage impacts of climate change and climate-induced disasters.

Output 1.2: Targeted people and communities have access to inclusive and climate-smart livelihood options and essential services.

Output 2.1: Local government, local actors, and civil society actors have the capacity (knowledge, skills and means) to undertake climate actions and better manage climate and disaster risks.

Output 2.2: Private sector actors have the capacity (knowledge, skills and means) to undertake climate actions and better manage climate and disaster risks.

Output 3.1: A knowledge sharing, learning and capacity building mechanism is established and practiced.

Output 3.2: Stakeholders and local partners are able to lead climate-related advocacy efforts towards equitable climate justice.

Results from previous phases:   The baseline led by HEKS during the opening credit validates the baseline for the joint logframe.