In this roundtable hosted in partnership with the South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) of North South University, climate migration specialists and professionals explored major issues related to climate induced displacement in Bangladesh and provided some way forward to resilience.
Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world and it is expected to be severely impacted by climate change in the coming decades. Rising sea levels, frequent and severe natural disasters, and unexpected changes in weather patterns are all likely to contribute to displacement in Bangladesh.
The participants engaged in a solution-oriented discussion on Bangladesh’s actions and responses to climate change induced displacement to shape understanding of the climate debate in Bangladesh prior to COP28. The discussion provided expert recommendations on how to create resiliency and sustainability at the local and community level.
Speakers:
- Fathima Nusrath Ghazzali, Deputy Chief of Mission, IOM Bangladesh
- Farah Kabir, Country Director, ActionAid Bangladesh
- Dr. Md. Jakariya, Professor at the Department of Environmental Science and Management, NSU
- Md. Shahidul Haque, Globesight's Country Advisor and Former Foreign Secretary, Government of Bangladesh
This roundtable took place on May 2, 2023, at the Syndicate Hall, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
