An Organization for Socio-Economic Development (AOSED) convened a meeting to establish a Multi-Actor Platform (MAP) aimed at amplifying awareness of the urgent needs of local communities, particularly marginalized groups and women, in the face of climate change-induced risks.
Through collaborative efforts, the MAP seeks to devise innovative financial and insurance mechanisms tailored to local contexts, while also facilitating the assessment of financial losses and advocating for equitable compensation, reads a press release.
AOSED, in collaboration with CARE Bangladesh, organized the meeting in Khulna on Wednesday (24 April).
The meeting was moderated by the Head of the Environmental Science Discipline at Khulna University, Prof. Dr. Mujibor Rahman. The Chief Scientific Officer of the Soil Resource Development Institute, GM Mostafizur Rahman, was the chief guest during the occasion.
Under the stewardship of AOSED Executive Director, Shamim Arfeen, the meeting convened a consortium of elected officials, professionals, civil society leaders, journalists, and development workers.
In the meeting, speakers underscored the urgency of collaborative action, emphasizing the need for evidence-based advocacy at the policymaking level to ensure equitable compensation for climate-induced damages.
Discussions also revolved around the integration of environmental considerations into development planning and the adoption of sustainable, eco-friendly initiatives.
Reflecting the consensus reached during the meeting, Dr. Mujibur Rahman was appointed as the convener of the Sub-national MAP committee comprising esteemed members.
SM Ferdous was designated as the member secretary, charged with operationalizing the committee's objectives. Based on the suggestion of the attendees of the meeting, the sub-national committee was named the ‘Climate Justice Forum’.
The meeting concluded with a resounding call to action, urging concerted efforts to integrate environmental considerations into development agendas and ensure that vulnerable populations receive adequate support in the face of climate-induced disasters.
