Background

Bangladesh, the world's largest delta, is frequently cited as one of the most vulnerable nations due to the impacts of climate variability and change. According to the global climate risk index Bangladesh ranks 7th among all countries on the vulnerability list due to climate change. The coastal areas of Bangladesh are recognized as the most vulnerable zone, which faces frequent climate change induced hazards and disasters. Despite being the lowest contributor to global total GHG emissions, the coastal communities are the worst impacted by their exposure to vulnerabilities. Oxfam believes this is utter injustice that triggers inequalities and multiple environmental, social, and economic vulnerabilities, especially for the poor and marginal communities. Breaking the Silence and Oxfam in Bangladesh strives to fight these injustice and inequity to uphold Climate Justice for the people and the landscape. As Bangladesh is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, facing increasing risks from cyclones, flooding, salinity intrusion, and ecosystem degradation. These impacts disproportionately affect women, youth, Indigenous communities, and other marginalized groups, limiting their access to resources, decision-making, and livelihood opportunities.

Breaking the Silence and Oxfam in Bangladesh is working to ensure pathways to resilient development are people centered, inclusive, environmentally responsible, and climate and for justice which Oxfam initiated a project called "Blue Economy and Inclusive Development for Climate Justice (BID4CJ)". The primary objective of the BID4CJ project is to equip communities with the capacity, power, and evidence for influence to negotiate with the duty bearers and the private sector to harness their fair share of sustainable economic growth in coastal areas. The project aims to promote green businesses (e.g., businesses that sustainably use low energy and natural resources and cut GHG emissions) that directly contribute to community livelihoods – without increasing vulnerability to climate change or environmental pollution. The project also focuses on mobilizing communities to manage and restore critical coastal and marine ecosystems that provide livelihoods and protection from climatic disasters and associated vulnerabilities.

Despite of these challenges, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Youth Organizations, Women leaders, and youth groups are playing a vital role in:

• Leading Feminist Climate Justice movements
• Promoting locally led adaptation strategies
• Advocating for rights and equitable resource access
• Building resilience and ecofriendly community within coastal area

However, there remains a need to develop a documentary, analyze and elevate these grassroots level organizational efforts to influence policy, strengthen networks, and scale-up successful models.

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Last Date of Submission: 25 May 2026