The Crime Desk: Bangladesh received the ‘Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)’ award at the 28th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP), the United Nations climate summit.
The Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LOGIC) project implemented by the Department of Local Government received the Championship Award in the Local Lead Adaptation (LLA) category in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The project is being implemented with the support of the European Union (EU), Sweden, Denmark, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The award was given in recognition of Bangladesh’s contribution to building adaptation and resilience at the local level in a ceremony organized at the Resilience Hub.
Stefan Liller, UNDP Resident Representative in Bangladesh, said, ‘The recognition of the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LOGIC) project is a product of Bangladesh’s strong commitment to locally driven climate adaptation and resilience. The award recognizes the dedication of local government departments and their development partners. It showcases the power of innovation to tackle the climate challenge on the world stage.
“UNDP is committed to supporting transformative initiatives to empower climate-vulnerable communities and contribute to a sustainable and climate-resilient future for them,” he added.
The award was launched in 2022 to encourage locally-led creative, scalable projects to address the impacts of climate change and help vulnerable communities and people address environmental challenges.
The award is given for innovative approaches to raising finance. Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change on behalf of the local government department of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives. Farhina Ahmed accepted the award.
Nearly two million people in nine climate-prone and vulnerable districts of Bangladesh have benefited from the project, and more than four million households have been empowered to better prepare for climate change impacts. These people can now ensure their participation in markets and investments to invest in climate-resilient livelihoods, choose diversified income sources, and promote adaptation practices.
Incidentally, the GCA Awards not only recognize the achievements of the winners but also highlight to the world the collective efforts to tackle climate change at the local level. Such awards have a unique role to play in building climate resilience and adapting to the impacts of climate change by providing the collaboration and innovation needed for a sustainable future.
