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[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Weekly highlights from @UNDP Bangladesh.
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#WalkTheTalk #WeeklyUpdate

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Climate finance is a top priority at #COP31.

The conversation is moving from 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 to 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵.
UNDP’s Climate Finance Network (CFN) works with governments to turn plans into capital.

➡️See more about our events at COP

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

@UNDP 🇧🇩 and @tibangladesh together organised a three-day workshop on “Integrity and Trust Building in Bangladesh’s Judiciary” to support stronger legal and institutional frameworks for an independent, transparent judiciary and access to justice for all.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Together with the 🇧🇩 Governance Innovation Unit, @UNDP, with support from @SwissAmbBD 🇨🇭, organised a consultation on the Capacity Needs Assessment of the Bangladesh Civil Service to identify skills gaps, strengthen institutional capacity and improve the responsiveness of public services.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Climate change is threatening lives and livelihoods in Bangladesh.
Through #HumansofClimateCrisis, we bring their stories to world leaders at #COP31, calling for collective action and concrete measures beyond promises.
The climate crisis is a human crisis.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Building on a decade-long journey, Digital Khichuri Challenge 2026 brings together eight youth teams from across Bangladesh to develop innovative solutions tackling online harassment, misinformation and hate speech while promoting safer, more inclusive digital spaces through the Digital Respect and Cohesion Fellowship.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Recently, a delegation from @SwedeninBD 🇸🇪 & @UNDP 🇧🇩 visited Rangpur and Lalmonirhat to see how women are building sustainable livelihoods through savings, skills training and start-up support under our SWAPNO II initiative.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

At #COP31, 🇧🇩 Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and @UNDP will showcase proven climate adaptation solutions and explore how they can be scaled across the Global South.
At COP31? Join us!

📍 Bangladesh Pavilion, Blue Zone, Antalya
📅 11 November 2026 | 14:30–16:00

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Farmland, villages, cities and natural habitats often exist side by side. Thoughtful land-use planning and responsible behavior can help reduce conflicts between people and wildlife.
Coexistence requires planning, awareness and responsibility.

#ForPeopleForPlanet #BiodiversityOurLifeline

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

With support from @SwissAmbBD 🇨🇭, The DataNext Fellowship, jointly organised by @UNDP's #SIPS project and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has successfully concluded.

The fellowship equipped BBS officials with practical skills in data analysis, visualisation and policy communication to turn complex data into actionable insights for better policymaking.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Wetlands provide habitats for birds, fish, amphibians and countless aquatic organisms. They can also play an important role in retaining water, supporting natural water flows and sustaining people’s lives and livelihoods.
Protect wetlands. Safeguard the future of nature and people.

#ForPeopleForPlanet #BiodiversityOurLifeline

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Ahead of #COP31, @UNDP 🇧🇩 RR @sarodriques highlights a simple truth: climate change is not tomorrow’s crisis; it is happening now.

Behind every climate statistic are human lives, stories and struggles. It's time to scale up solutions and stand with communities on the frontlines. #ClimateAction

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Weekly highlights from @UNDP Bangladesh.
Read more: https://t.co/EUTinRskLa

#WalkTheTalk #WeeklyUpdate

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Stronger parliamentary oversight means greater accountability and more responsive governance. With support from @SwissAmbBD 🇨🇭, @UNDP 🇧🇩 is working with the Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat to strengthen institutional capacity and make parliamentary committees more effective.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/KndiT57r2y

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Bangladesh generates around 821 million kg of plastic waste every year. Yet, only 27% is recycled.
In Dhaka, more than 14 kg of plastic waste per person each year ends up unmanaged, polluting rivers, drains and the environment.

@UNDP's #NPAPBangladesh, supported by @wef, is working is working towards integrated solutions to tackle plastic pollution.
Read more: https://t.co/SuftGQlNSX

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Native grasses, shrubs, dry leaves and natural vegetation can provide food and shelter for many species. Excessive cleaning and trimming can destroy the habitats that wildlife depends on.
Give nature the space to grow in its own way.

#ForPeopleForPlanet #BiodiversityOurLifeline

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Ahead of #COP31, climate commitments must translate into action and accessible finance. 🇧🇩 Government through the Finance Division, and @UNDP are working to develop the country’s first National Climate Finance Strategy to address growing climate financing needs.
Read More: https://t.co/oq6ftIlUe0

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

“Young people are not merely passive victims of the climate crisis. They are the architects, innovators and advocates shaping our climate future. From coastal communities to the urban centres, youth are driving change, influencing policies and demanding climate action that matches scientific reality.” - @SonaliDayaratne at the youth consultation on 'Bangladesh at COP31: From National Priorities to Global Climate Action'

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

Today, 🇧🇩 Law Minister, Supreme Court Representative and @UNDP 🇧🇩's DRR @SonaliDayaratne visited the designated commercial court building to assess refurbishment needs. UNDP is supporting legislative reforms for commercial dispute resolution and court modernization to strengthen justice and economic growth.

[UNDP Bangladesh @UNDP_BD]

A bird’s survival depends on food, water, shelter and a suitable environment. Protecting birds also means caring for the health of their habitats and maintaining the natural balance of ecosystems.
Protecting habitats is just as important as protecting species.

#ForPeopleForPlanet #BiodiversityOurLifeline