International Centre for Climate Change & Development (ICCCAD)

📣Join the ICCCAD session!

“Heat, Health and Dignity: Urban Heat Stress as a Systemic Risk Amplifier”
at CBA20 – Community-Based Adaptation Conference, taking place on
🕜 12th May | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
📍Manila, Philippines.

Together with Victoria University of Wellington, Bring Back Green Foundation, Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI-K), Philippine Red Cross, and CARE Iraq.

This session examines the growing climate risk of urban heat through the lenses of public health, urban governance and structural conditions in fast-growing secondary cities and informal settlements across six distinct geographies spanning Kenya, Philippines, Ghana, NE India,Bangladesh and Iraq.

Rising temperatures have shifted from seasonal discomfort to daily health and livelihood risk, particularly for informal and frontline workers exposed to heat in infrastructure-poor environments.

🌾 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠.

The PARIBARTAN Project organized a 2-day Political Economy Analysis (PEA) for Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) workshop with Kalibari WAMG at the Codec Training Centre on 22nd and 23rd April. Around 20 participants, including trial farmers, interested farmers, and change agents, joined the discussions to understand local perspectives, identify suitable crops, and assess the challenges ahead for the Aus and Aman seasons.

During the sessions, farmers openly shared their experiences from the previous Rabi season and discussed potential crops, feasibility studies, seasonal risks, crop varieties, trial farmer selection methods, and even the impacts of the global fuel crisis on agriculture. They actively participated in diverse group works and confidently presented their findings in front of others. They also shared honest opinions about the change agent and trial farmer selection process.

Important local challenges were identified, including heavy rainfall damaging seedbeds, delayed operation of sluice gates, canals blocked by water hyacinth, and limited access to proper agricultural knowledge and technologies. Farmers also assessed which crops are best suited for different land elevations based on yield, timing, and quality. Discussions on integrated farming and soil testing opened new perspectives, as many participants realized the importance of soil health for the first time. Farmers also expressed deep concern about how the ongoing global fuel crisis could severely impact agriculture and rural livelihoods in the coming seasons.

One farmer shared:
“𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴.”

The workshop ended with stronger collaboration among farmers and a clearer understanding of local knowledge that can help communities adapt to changing agricultural and climate realities.

Funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, this project is implemented by ICCCAD in collaboration with the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Shushilan to drive inclusive and sustainable change across Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal polders.

💬 What are the biggest agricultural challenges farmers in your area are facing today? Share your thoughts in the comments.

🌏 The ICCCAD delegation at the 20th Community-Based Adaptation Conference (CBA20) in Manila 🇵🇭, joining global experts, practitioners, and community leaders to discuss locally led adaptation and climate resilience. 🤝🌱

👥 Representing ICCCAD at : Saqib Haq, Savio Rousseau Rozario, Afsara Binte Mirza, Rawnak Jahan Khan Ranon, and Nafia Saddaf.

🌿 Organized by IIED and partners, created a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and strengthening community-driven climate action across the globe.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆. 🌸

A mother’s love is the first home we ever know.

It is in her sleepless nights, silent prayers, gentle hands, and endless sacrifices.

No language in the world can fully describe the warmth of “Maa” because her love is felt more deeply than words can say.

To every mother who loves without limits, gives without asking, and stands strong through every storm, today is for you. ❤️

Ready to take your writing beyond the classroom?

The COLOCAL project at IUB-ICCCAD welcomes you to join the workshop on academic or non-academic writing and learn from global experts how to take your writing to the next level.

Seats are limited! Register for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/GGh5aUeU4GAPKNKe8

What you will learn:
•How to convert thesis-based research into journal articles
•Key steps in academic and non-academic writing
•How to write op-eds, blogs, and other public-facing pieces
•Ways to communicate research in clear, accessible, and engaging language

📍 Venue: MK 9006, DMK Lecture Gallery, Independent University, Bangladesh
📆 Date: 17 May 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🌾 🐄 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧!

A successful one-day training on the Preparation of Maize Silage as Cattle Feed was organized by the PARIBARTAN Project on 21 April 2026 at Monir Jamaddar’s house in Gulishakhali, Amtali, Barguna. Farmers from Gulishakhali and Kalibari WAMG came together, including maize trial farmers, learning farmers, interested cattle owners, along with invited Upazila Sub-Assistant Agricultural Officers, to learn about a game-changing technique for securing quality feed for their livestock.

The workshop focused on the importance of silage, step by step methods to prepare and store maize silage, optimal feeding practices, market selling strategies, and how women farmers can particularly benefit by saving time while ensuring their cattle receive nutritious feed all year round. Participants also learned about using other crops for silage and the best practices to optimize its benefits.

Farmers shared that they previously had no idea about silage, but now they understand how it can provide high quality cattle feed at minimal cost. One female farmer, inspired by the workshop, remarked: “𝘈𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘸𝘦 𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘬. 𝘐𝘧 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘴, 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴.”

Key Takeaways: Farmers left equipped with practical knowledge to cultivate maize, prepare silage for future use, reduce feed costs, improve cattle health, and even create new income opportunities through silage production and sales.

Funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the PARIBARTAN Project is implemented by ICCCAD in collaboration with International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Shushilan to promote inclusive, climate-resilient agriculture in Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal polders.
This training is a significant step toward building resilient farming communities! What are your thoughts on silage making as a solution for smallholder farmers facing seasonal feed shortages?

Share your experiences below! 👇

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲! ✊

Today, we honor workers everywhere, not just for their hard work, but also for their well-being.

This year’s theme, “Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” reminds us that a safe workplace must support mental, emotional, and social health too.

Let’s stand for dignity, respect, and workplaces where every worker can truly thrive.

Happy Buddha Purnima 🌼🪷

May the teachings of Gautama Buddha inspire peace, compassion, and wisdom in your life.

Warm wishes to you and your loved ones. 🙏

“May all beings in the world be happy.”

🌱 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬?

The PARIBARTAN Team recently organized a vibrant 2-day workshop on Political Economy Analysis for Locally Led Adaptation with the enthusiastic members of Gulishakhali WAMG at the Codec Training Centre on 19th and 20th April.

Around 20 participants, including trial farmers, interested farmers, and change agents, came together to engage in an in-depth discussion on the upcoming Aus and Aman seasons while sharing their experiences from the previous Rabi season. During the session, they identified and ranked the major challenges expected in the Aus and Aman seasons, explored suitable crop varieties and farming methods along with their feasibility, and discussed the process for selecting trial farmers. Participants also analyzed key issues such as the impact of the international fuel crisis, limited access to quality seeds, heavy rainfall, labor shortages, insect attacks, and the need for early harvesting. At the end of the session, both trial and non-trial farmers shared their experiences and lessons learned from the Rabi season.

The energy was incredible, with farmers remaining highly engaged throughout the session through dynamic group work with diverse members and confidently presenting their ideas. For the Aman season, they discussed different rice varieties, some maturing early, others producing less straw or being vulnerable to rats, and collectively decided which crops and varieties would best suit their local conditions. Integrated farming was also introduced, and a powerful discussion on soil testing created strong awareness among the participants.

One interested farmer shared:
“𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥. 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘪𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘯.”

Funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research this initiative is implemented by ICCCAD in collaboration with International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and Shushilan to drive inclusive, sustainable change across Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastal polders.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲? When farmers lead the conversation, real locally led adaptation becomes possible, turning challenges into opportunities for better harvests and resilient livelihoods.

💬 How important do you think it is for farmers to actively lead climate adaptation efforts in their own communities? Share your thoughts below! 👇

How can canal restoration strengthen climate resilience while ensuring justice and equity?

This policy brief draws lessons from the Governance for Climate Resilience (G4CR) initiative in coastal Bangladesh , showing that nature-based solutions work best when combined with inclusive governance and locally led adaptation.

Evidence from Munshiganj Union, Shyamnagar highlights how restoring canals as climate-resilience commons can improve freshwater access, support agriculture, revive ecosystems, and strengthen community resilience while addressing unequal power dynamics and elite capture of resources.

Authors: Adiba Bintey Kamal, Rukhsar Sultana, Nafia Saddaf, Bushra Anjum

Scan the QR code or click the link to read the full policy brief: https://icccad.net/publications/policy-brief/climate-governance-through-a-justice-lens-in-bangladesh/