Dissemination Workshop on Adaptation Challenges of Climate-linked Migrants in Bangladesh and Locally-led Solutions

On 28th April, 2026 the Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) organized a dissemination workshop on Adaptation Challenges of Climate-linked Migrants in Bangladesh and Locally-led Solutions. On CPRD’s behalf, Shanjia Shams, Research Officer – Gender and Human Rights, joined that workshop. Dr. Tasneem Siddiqui, Executive Director of RMMRU presented their research on the adaptation […]

Workshop on Mainstreaming Conflict Sensitivity and Conflict Transformation

On behalf of the Centre for Policy Research and Development (CPRD), Rai Dhar Ruchi participated in the three-day workshop titled “Peace in Practice: Mainstreaming Conflict Sensitivity and Conflict Transformation within Organizations,” held from 25–27 April 2026 at CCDB Hope Foundation, Savar, Dhaka. Bringing together peace practitioners and representatives of partner organizations, the workshop aimed to […]

Call for Applications: CPRD Media Fellowship for Reporting on COP 31

The Centre for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD) is pleased to announce a Media Fellowship for qualified Bangladeshi journalists to support in-depth, impactful reporting on key climate change issues and negotiation outcomes at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP 31) to be held in Turkey in November 2026. This fellowship aims to strengthen climate […]

Climate and Development Dialogue Issue-06

Climate & Development Dialogue: COP30 Issue, offers a grounded and critical reflection on the outcomes of the global climate negotiations in Belém, Brazil. Edited by Md Shamsuddoha, the report unpacks COP30 through the lens of justice, equity, and implementation gaps. 💰 Finance and JusticeThe lead analysis by Md Shamsuddoha, Sheikh Nur Ataya Rabbi, and Sumaiya […]

Co-designing Climate-Responsive Finance for Climate-Vulnerable Communities in Bangladesh

As climate impacts intensify across Bangladesh, vulnerable households are facing growing financial stress from floods, salinity intrusion, erratic rainfall, heat stress, and displacement. Farmers, fisherfolk, women-led microenterprises, and informal workers often rely on short-term coping strategies such as asset sales or informal borrowing, which gradually erode long-term resilience. At the same time, financial service providers […]

National Seminar on COP 30 Outcomes: Promise, Performance, and the Politics In Between

6 December 2025 | BRAC Centre Inn, Mohakhali, Dhaka CPRD, together with the Climate Justice Alliance Bangladesh (CJA-B), hosted a national seminar titled “COP30 Outcomes: Promise, Performance and the Politics In Between.” The event brought together senior government officials, academics, negotiators and civil society leaders to unpack what the Belem Political Package means for a […]

Week One Negotiation at COP 30

The first week of COP30 (10–16 November 2025) in Belém wrapped up with mixed outcomes. While Parties moved forward on several agenda items, major political disagreements remain for Week Two. Negotiations highlighted a growing gap between science and the current NDC-3 ambition. Developed countries pushed for stronger mitigation commitments and rigorous tracking through Biennial Transparency […]

30th CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES: ARTICULATING CSOs POSITION TOGETHER

The Climate Justice Alliance–Bangladesh (CJA-B), hosted at the Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), has released its collective position paper for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the UNFCCC, set to be held in Belém, Brazil (10–21 November 2025). Titled “Articulating CSOs’ Position Together,” the paper represents the unified voice of […]