From Climate Risks to Climate Resilience: Bangladesh’s Path Toward Achieving SDG 13

BIPSS Research Intern Abida Farzana Muna’s commentary explores Bangladesh’s strides toward achieving climate action SDG 13 by emphasizing its vulnerabilities due to geographical and socio-economic factors. By analyzing key frameworks like NAPA and BCCSAP, she highlights progress in integrating climate resilience into governance, agriculture, and disaster management while showcasing community-driven solutions and technological innovations. The commentary also addresses challenges such as resource limitations and inequality in access to benefits, advocating for scaling successful projects and enhancing institutional capacity. Abida underscores Bangladesh’s efforts as a model for climate-vulnerable nations, blending local initiatives with global climate goals to build a resilient future.