ClimAd Bangladesh · Who We Are

Rooted in Communities, Growing for the Planet

A non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organisation working across Bangladesh — helping vulnerable communities cope with climate change, build sustainable livelihoods, and live with dignity.

About Us

Advocating for Climate Justice Since Day One

ClimAd Bangladesh is a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organization working across Bangladesh.

We work to support vulnerable communities in coping with the adverse effects of climate change, promoting sustainable development, and fostering environmental stewardship.

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Districts covered

12K+

Families reached

100%

Community-driven

Legal Status


Thematic Focus

🌊Climate Resilience 🌾Sustainable Livelihoods 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Gender & Inclusion 📚Skills & Youth ⚖️Rights & Governance 🔬Research & Evidence

Purpose

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

"A resilient and inclusive Bangladesh where communities can adapt, thrive, and live with dignity."

Our Mission

"To strengthen climate resilience, improve livelihoods, and promote social inclusion through community-driven and evidence-based interventions."

We achieve this by putting local communities at the centre of every decision — from needs assessment to implementation and evaluation.


What drives us

Core Objectives

Five guiding commitments that shape every programme, partnership, and policy position we take.

01

Implement climate adaptation projects in vulnerable regions of Bangladesh.

02

Raise awareness and educate communities on climate resilience and preparedness.

03

Promote sustainable practices in agriculture, water management, and energy use.

04

Advocate for climate-conscious policies and strategies at local and national levels.

05

Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and international organisations to maximise impact.


What we do

Our Work Areas

Six interconnected areas where ClimAd Bangladesh concentrates its programmes, research, and advocacy.

Climate Resilience & Environment

Flood-proofing communities, protecting ecosystems, and building environmental stewardship at the grassroots level.

Climate-Resilient Livelihoods

Helping farming and fishing communities diversify income and adopt climate-smart agricultural practices.

Skills, Education & Youth

Equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and platforms to lead local climate action.

Rights & Governance

Strengthening access to climate justice, civic rights, and inclusive decision-making processes.

Gender & Inclusion

Ensuring women, marginalised groups, and persons with disabilities have equal access to resilience resources.

Research & Development

Generating evidence through environmental studies, water management research, and socioeconomic surveys to inform policy.


What we stand for

Core Values

Accountability

We hold ourselves answerable to the communities we serve, our donors, and our partners.

Transparency

Our processes, finances, and decisions are open, honest, and accessible to all stakeholders.

Inclusion

Every voice matters. We design for the most marginalised and ensure no one is left behind.

Sustainability

We build solutions that outlast our interventions and strengthen long-term community capacity.

Community Participation

Communities are not beneficiaries — they are co-designers of every programme we run.