Introduction/background

UNDP Bangladesh is working to embed climate action into the core of the nation's economic framework. By strengthening public investment, unlocking private capital, and empowering local communities, the aim is to build a resilient and sustainable development pathway for Bangladesh. This work is part of the Climate Finance Network, supported by the UK FCDO CARA Programme. 

What we do 

🌱 Integrating climate action into public investment 

• The challenge: Public investment is aligned with NAP and NDCs.  
• The approach: institutionalize gender responsive climate appraisal of project proposals as part of the public investment decision-making processes; and train government officers in applying them. began with two sectors – Agriculture and Energy. 
• The impact: Higher-quality, sustainable public projects that actively support Bangladesh's long-term climate targets. 

💼 Catalyzing private investment 

• The challenge: Translating national sustainable finance policies into concrete opportunities for private investors. 
• The approach: Partnerships with financial institutions support the issuance of corporate "Orange Bonds" (for gender and climate) and build local capacity for adaptation finance. 
• The impact: A sustainable, transparent ecosystem for private climate finance with clear metrics for success. 

Our impact in action 

🚀 Empowering climate-smart entrepreneurs 
In partnership with the SME Foundation, blended finance solutions are being launched for over 100 cottage, micro, and small enterprises (CMSMEs) in drought- and salinity-affected regions, directly benefiting 500 people in the most climate-vulnerable areas. This initiative focuses on women's economic empowerment and community-based adaptation.