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Civil Society expects effective government role in CoP 25 global climate summit in Madrid: Bangladesh should lead for a separate Mechanism for Displacement & Migration at UNFCCC

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Dhaka, 26 November 2019, in a press conference today, Civil Society Organizations (CSO) on climate advocacy networks have demanded for a separate Mechanism for Displacement & Migration under UNFCCC (United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change) process, observing frustrated performance of WIM (Warsaw International Mechanism) on Loss & Damage and Displacement issues. They also recommended government for an effective role on above issue, along with raising their voice to ensure easier financial access to GCF as MVC (Most Vulnerable Country). CSOs made these demands towards upcoming CoP 25 Climate Conference, being held in Madrid, Spain from 02-13 December 2019.

The press conference titled “Madrid Climate Conference and CSO Expectations” is moderated by Md. Ziaul Hoque Mukta from CSRL (Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihood) and key demand presented by Syed Aminul Hoque from EquityBD. Md. Mostafa kamal Akand from COAST Trust, Md. Shamsuddoha from CPRD (Center for Participatory Research & Development), Mr. Kawser Rahman of BCJF (Bangladesh Climate Journalist Forum) and Md. Badrul Alam from Krishak Federation and Mr. Atiqur Rahaman Tipu from Coastal Development Partnership spoke in the event.

In the key note presentation, Aminul Hoque said that the CoP 25 climate conference very important for our government, because an implementing guideline especially “Article 06 of Paris Agreement (PA)” is going to framing that will be followed by all countries in their NDC (National Determined Contribution) compliance on market based mitigation action. Apart the issue of WIM and “Loss & Damage” will also review for next mandate of work which is very prospective for Bangladesh saving country interest as climate vulnerable country.

Following the context, he made four demands, those are; i. Developed countries must increase their Mitigation action target based on latest IPCC report on reducing global warming, ii. The framework on implementing market based mechanism on “Mitigation Outcome International Transfer” (Article 6 of PA) must be develop under UNFCCC Process and followed by accountability, Transparency principle, iii Ensure easier access to GCF (Green Climate Fund) for most vulnerable countries without any condition and co-financing and v. Review the WIM and develop separate work stream on Displacement and Migration issues to make it fully operationalize in view of real support to vulnerable countries. Apart, a few opinion and recommendation also made by CSO representatives in the press conference;

Kawser Rahaman said, government preparation is yet to visualize and no discourse found with CSO and other stakeholders as well. He urged govt. to ensure more inclusion civil society representatives like before to strengthen country position in both inside and outside of the climate conference. This is very important in the current context as MVC interest need to save.

Md. Shamsuddoha said that GCF has been changing their rule & process frequently bypassing their funding principle which is problem for MVCs. Now access to GCF is very complicated and we off course take position on this issue in CoP 25.
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Civil Society Dialogue on developing govt. National Strategy on Displacement Management Wider Participation is Indispensable for Country Ownership and Targeting Achievement

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Dhaka, 02 November 2019: In a seminar today in Dhaka, civil society organizations and climate networks have reviewed the proposed draft “National Strategy on Management of Disaster and Climate Induced Internal Displacement (NSMDCIID)” and demanded a wider participation before its finalization. They also opined that the draft NSMDCIID should be prepared based on experience and focused on climate hotspots-based management strategies. The seminar is organized by COAST Trust and CSRL (Campaign for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods).
Seminar is chaired by Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmed, Chairman-Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and Dr. Md. Enamur Rahman, Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR) has participated as Chief Guest. Md. Shahidul Haque, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Md. Mohsin, Additional Secretary, MoDMR participated as special guests. The seminar is moderated by Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Executive Director of COAST Trust. Dr. Atiq Rahaman form BCAS, Gerry Fox from British Council and Professor Tasneem Siddique form RMMRU took part as expert on the issue. Apart many other stakeholders from civil society organization, climate network from coastal and non-coastal areas participated and spoke on the issues.
Two keynote papers are presented in the seminar where Professor Tasneem elaborated the issues under the NSMDCIID and said that the draft strategy fully followed the right based approach. In the other keynote presentation Mr. Salehin (Advocacy officer from COAST) said that the proposed national strategy of internal displacement management lacks a wider participation. That’s why it might become a standalone policy document like other policies developed by consultants only. He proposed some specific recommendations to develop an effective and more adaptive and achievable strategic frameworks. Those are (i) Share the draft strategy with vulnerable communities in climate hotspots and displacement risk area and with government ministries to include their experience and opinion, (ii) Conduct further study for projection on trend and risk of displacement in six climate hotspots, assess and identify the scope & opportunities for displacement management, (iii) Develop climate hotspot based management and link with the national committee. Identify and strengthen good example and evidence on displacement that motivate government to adopt the NSMDCIID.

The honorable minister appreciated the initiative of such civil society dialogue and give his commitment to address the CSO opinion and recommendations as soon as possible. The minister said, we’ll not wait for international fund or grant. We can do it by our own. He invited the CSO to provide feedback and complete the document as soon as possible so that the government can start the implementation straightway.

Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmed opined that, preparation of the national strategy must focus on setting the priority areas and develop accordingly. He also expects that the national strategy should be compatible to the government’s international negotiation strategy on displacement issues.

Md. Shahidul Huq (FS-MoFA) said, our prime minister always strongly raises the climate justice issue wherever she visits. She always challenges the big countries that holds power on this issue. He added, strong CSO involvement made this possible to raise important issues amidst the global politics on Climate Change.
Md. Mohsin, Additional Secretary said, the honorable minister straightway made a committee to work on this issue and advised to make this a living document. So, our working approach is changed and government has already showed its interest. He added, A government document needs a multi-stakeholder process, particularly inter-ministry consultation.
Rezaul Karim Chowdhury said, from this round table we are trying to assist the government so that the policy can be more inclusive and result oriented with area-based special solutions.
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The cases of child sexual abuse/rape must be settled in a speedy trial tribunal

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Dhaka, 14 October, 2019. Rights based CSOs demanded settlement of cases of child abuse and rape in special speedy trial. They made this demand from a press conference held in Dhaka today on the eve of the International Rural Women’s Day. Tomorrow is the International Rural Women’s Day. To observe the day, the National Committee on the Observation of the International Rural Women Day organized this press conference today in the national press club. According to the organizers, child sexual abuse /rape is increasing at an alarming rate. In the first six months of this year, reports of sexual abuse and rape of children are similar to the incidents of the past year. In most cases, children have been abused by relatives, close relatives or neighbors. Speakers suggested that cases of child sexual abuse / rape should be tried in a speedy trial tribunal, otherwise it would not be possible to reduce the crime.

The press conference was moderated the Ferdous Ara Rumee, secretariat coordinator of the National Committee while Tamanna Rahman, member of the committee, presented the keynote. Chairperson of the National Committee, Shamima Akhter presided over the press conference while Prof. Momtaz Begum Advocate, Chairman of the National Women’s Organization (Jatiyo Mahila Sanstha) was present as the Chief Guest. Mahbub Alam Firoz, member of the National Committee, Syada Shamima Sultana, Secretary of the Dhaka District committee, Badrul Alam, president of Bangladesh Krishak Federation and Mustafa Kamal Akanda, Coordinator, EquityBD also spoke at the press conference.

On behalf of the Organizers, Ferdous Ara Rumee informed that, International Rural Women’s Day is being celebrated in more than 50 districts of the country. Like every year, the day is being celebrated across the country through various programs including rallies, seminars, human bonds, organizing fairs and honoring rural women for their contribution in various fields. They also said that since 2000 in Bangladesh, various voluntary and development organizations (NGOs) have been celebrating Rural Women’s Day with their own financing. It should be noted that EquityBD serves as the secretariat of the National Committee for International Rural Women’s Day Celebration.

Tamanna Rahman said, in the last six months, 572 children have been raped and sexually assaulted across the country. Twenty-three children, including a boy child, were killed after the rape. A total of 3 children were sexually assaulted. The numbers were calculated based on news reports from various media. Research shows that about 75 percent of children are sexually harassed by family, friends or relatives. Most cases of child sexual abuse occur at home, to relatives or family friends, to school or to school, and to familiar surroundings. Generally, children of lower households are more likely to be victims of sexual abuse. There is no family protection or no idea of security. Apart from these, children are soft, non-violent and can be silenced even without fear; parents are more concerned about keeping children in respect of family honor.

Syeda Shamima Sultana said, a child should be informed about three important places in his body, such as the lips, the genitals and the anus. No one can touch here, if anyone wants to touch, they should shout – let them know about these.

Mostafa Kamal Akand said, the rape cases should be settled in a speedy trial. If the victim or his family goes to the police station, they should accept the case without delay and should also arrest the accused quickly.

Prof. Momtaz Begum Advocate said, children voices should be listened to by making a friendly relationship with the children. We need to create a normal environment for him with ensuring necessary security and protection. She also said, Jatiyo Mahila Sanstha is working in all the 64 districts of Bangladesh and we will work together with this National Committee on the Observation of the International Rural Women Day to promote women and children rights.

Shamima Akhter said, according to psychiatric doctors, children who have been tortured have suffered various types of physical and mental problems later in life. Some, in turn, also become sexual oppressors. Because these children are in trauma, they need special services.
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আত্মমর্যাদাশীল সিএসও – এনজিও সেক্টরের লক্ষ্যে গ্রান্ড বার্গেইন এবং স্থানীয়করণ বিষয়ে প্রচারণাঃ বিভাগীয় কর্মশালা Building Self Esteem CSO-NGO Sector, Campaign on Grand Bargain and Localization : Divisional workshop

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Dialogue with PDD (Platform on Disaster Displacement) guest Addressing Disaster Displacement in Bangladesh: Civil Society Perspective

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Time and Place : 23rd February 2019, Saturday , 18.00 to 19.30  hours (90 minutes)  19.30  to 20.30  hours cocktail reception at Hotel Intercontinental (in Crystal Ballroom), Dhaka.

Draft updated outline for Dialogue/Seminar

Key Note Presentation

Related Paper for Dialogue/Seminar:

  1. Global Compact on Migration_GCM_UN Adopted Final doc [English]
  2. Summary of GCM [English] [Bangla]
  3. Global Compact on Refugee_GCR_UN Adopted Final doc [English]
  4. Summary of GCR [English] [Bangla]
  5. Protection Agenda_Disaster Displaced Person_Cross Border [English] [Bangla]
  6. Protection Agenda_Disaster Displaced Person_IDP [English] [Bangla]
  7. PDD (Platform on Disaster Displacement)_ A Briefing Note [English] [Bangla]

Transparency and Localization should be primary focus in UN leaded Rohingya response

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Dhaka 22nd September 2019. Coxsbazar CSO and NGO Forum (CCNF) a network of 50 local and national CSO NGO who are working in Rohingya response today express support to UN effort to raise fund for Rohingya response that UN will have fund raising conference in New York on 24th September, but CCNF simultaneously demanded Transparency and Localization of the response. It should be noted that for 2019 Joint Response Plan (JRP) , demand was $ 920 million, but it is around 9 month passed and it is only 38 % of the required level have received so far. UN agencies trying again to raise rest of the fund through this conference, Government of Bangladesh supporting the initiative.
In the press statement CCNF also said that, there was long outstanding demand of localization and transparency of aid since the Rohingya influx started during August 2017, localization was also the commitment from UN agencies even in 2018 and 2019 JRPs. But there were little of implementation in this regard. It should be noted that localization of humanitarian aid is the commitment of UN agencies and most of the INGOs (International NGOs) as they have singed the Grand Bargain commitment during May 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. There was a field mission from Global Localization Team in Bangladesh during September 2018 comprise IFRC, donor agencies who have recommended ten recommendations in this regard. Localization means participation and leadership of local actors i.e., local government and local CSO NGOs in humanitarian response where transaction and overhead cost of the aid will be drastically reduced and whole of society approach will be followed. CCNF continuously urging for this since the beginning.
There are approximately 60 to 70 % of the humanitarian aid is being channeled through the UN agencies. So far total aid 1.32 billion have been raised, where it is per Rohingya family approximately around total $ 6214. In the year 2017 it was per month per family $ 498, during 2018 it was per family $ 257 and now in up to now in this 2019 it is $ 204. It seems there are drastic reduction approximately 50 % of the aid, which might worse in future too, as global donors losing interest on the Rohingya crisis. CCNF worried that the financing to the Rohingya response might falling to the government of Bangladesh which is disproportionate and unfortunate. CCNF was demanding (i) handing over of field operation to local CSO NGOs, while role of UN and INGOs should be limited in monitoring and technical assistance, (ii) participation of local CSO NGOs and Local government in Inter Sectoral Coordination Group (ISCG) who are basically managing the Rohingya response which is leaded by basically UN agencies and few INGOs. And (iii) full transparency of aid along with categorization of management cost, and direct input cost to the refugee communities.
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Call to Limit Global Warming to 1.5 degrees by Reducing Carbon Emissions and by Avoiding Alienation in the Name of So-Called Development

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Dhaka, September 20, 2019. In a human chain organized in front of the National Press Club today, rights-based civil societies have expressed sharp criticism and condemnation of the selfish thinking and initiatives of the rich countries, historically responsible for global climate change. They called for reducing carbon emissions to limit the global warming to 1.5 degrees and avoiding unpredictability in the name of development. The human chain was organized to express solidarity with the Global Climate Strike and it was organized jointly by Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), COAST Trust, Coastal Development Partnership (CDP), Network on Climate Change Bangladesh (NCCB) and Shariatpur Development Society (SDS).

Among others Md. Samodoha of CPRD, Pradip Kumar Roy of Campaign for Sustainable Rural Livelihood, Badrul Alam of Bangladesh Krishak Federation and Atikul Islam Tipu of CDP also spoke at the occasion.

With the welcome speech, Mustafa Kamal Akand of COAST Trust informed that, after learning about the horrors of climate change, Greta Thanberger, a schoolgirl, was standing in front of the Swedish parliament on August 23 with a placard, where it was written, “School Strike for Climate.” Inspired by this, students from schools all over the world took to the streets. They raised the issue that, they have the right to grow up in a healthy and healthy world. In a series of that significant movement, the Global Climate Strike is going to be organized during 20-27 September on the eve of the UN conference on Climate Change.

Md. Samsoddoha said, gases responsible for climate change are increasing steadily. The industrialization, especially the use of fossil fuels for fuel energy in industrial production, on the one hand, is increasing the amount of heat gases in the atmosphere; On the other hand, deforestation and improper use of land are destroying the ability of plants, forests, and soil to absorb carbon dioxide. Which is undoubtedly increasing global warming and bringing about a change in the global climate system.

Pradip Kuma Roy said, although scientists have warned about the adverse effects of climate change, it has long been neglected to take any strong political initiative. Although climate change is recognized primarily and historically as a country responsible for climate change and its consumerism, initiatives of those countries to reduce risks are as one-sided and self-centered as ever.

Badrul Alam said, nearly four years have passed since the Paris Agreement was enacted, but no effective measures have been taken to combat climate change and its effects. However, the United States rejected the implementation of the agreement. In the meantime, political differences have escalated over the steps taken in the Paris Agreement.

Atikul Islam Tipu said, the leadership of the world must rise above the nationalist interests and come to a consensus to protect the interests of the world. They must take effective steps to restrict the average warming of the earth to the pre-industrialization stage at 1.5 degrees Celsius to guarantee a secure Earth that is accessible to the next generation.
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Civil Society Recommends Cash Financial Support and Alternative Income Option for Fishermen During Fishing Bans

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Dhaka, September 14, 2019. Speakers at a seminar held in Dhaka today, recommended providing financial assistance to fishermen during the ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal and Hilsha sanctuaries. They expressed the need to ensure alternative income of the fishermen so that the fishermen could run the family even if they could not catch fish. The seminar titled ‘ 65 days ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal: Impact on the coastal fishermen’ was organized by COAST Trust and Bangladesh Fishworkers’ Alliance at the CIRDAP Auditorium with the support of Manusher Jonno Foundation and Danish Institute for Human Rights.
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Md. Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru MP was present as the Chief Guest at the seminar and it was moderated by Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Executive Director of COAST Trust. Abu Sayed Md. Rashedul Haque, Director General of the Depertment of Fisheries was present as the Special Guest, Shaheen Anam, Executiove Director of Manusher Jonnon Foundation and Dr. Md. Abu Hassanat, Director (Marine Fisheries) were present as Special Speakers.. Md. Mujibul Haque Munir, Assistant Director of COAST Trust, presented the keynote at the seminar. Among others Shawkat Kabir Chowdhury, Assistant Director of the Department of Fisheries, Rafiqul Islam, Executive Director of Dwip Unnayan Aangstha, Hafizul Islam of Public Service International, Badrul Alam of the Bangladesh Krishak Federation and a number of fishermen from Barguna, Cox’s Bazar, Bhola spoke at the occasion.
Md. Mujibnul Haque Munir said that, the ban on protection of fishery resources, has increased the production of hilsa. However, many fishermen, who are marginalized in this area, have to struggle to run their families sicne they have no or very limited alternative income. The government is providing 40 kgs of rice per month to about 4 lakh registered fishermen, but many fishermen are still out of registration. Instead of rice, cash financial support can be more effective.
Cox’s Bazar Fisheries Workers Alliance leader Mizanur Rahman Bahadur said, “We welcome ban on fishing activities to increase the wealth of the country, but poor fishermen families need to be provided with cash assistance to properly run their families.” Bhola Trawler Owners Association President Nurul Islam said, “Even if we comply with the ban, Indian fishermen are coming to our area during the ban period and catching a lot of Hilsha. Therefore, the ban period must be determined considering same period of neighboring countries. Barguna Fisheries Worker’s Representative SM Zakir Hossain said, many people got fishermen cards despite not being real fishermen. Fisher cards must be provided to he actual fishermen.
Rafiqul Islam of the Dwip Unnayan Sangstha said, a minimum wage should be made for fishermen, especially for fish workers.
Dr. Md. Abu Hasnat said, we all have to come forward to get the benefit of a huge sea victory. Bangladesh is getting the benefits of ban in the protection of the Hilsa, the government is working on how to make this ban more successful by involving marginal fishermen.

Abu Sayed Md. Rashidul Haque said, the ban is imposed for the fishermen’s interests. Because if fisheries resources increased, the fishermen will benefit first. We have been researching how to use the sea resources to change the destiny of the country, trying to use modern technology.
Rezaul Karim Chowdhury said, vocational education programs for the children of the fishermen is a much needed, it will open the door to alternative income and employment.
Shaheen Anam said, “We have to protect the fisheries resources, we have to increase our resources. Besides, we have to ensure that, everyone is involved in the planning to increase this wealth, so that no one is left behind. Only then can this initiative be sustainable.
Md. Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru MP said, that although the production of Hilsa in many countries of the world is decreasing, it is increasing in Bangladesh. To increase this production, we have to keep the Bay of Bengal safe and free of pollution. The sea is being polluted due to about 60,000 ships operating in the sea, this a major threat to our fisheries.
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ঢাকা ১১ জুলাই ২০১৯: বাংলাদেশ সরকারের আয়োজনে ৯ ও ১০ জুলাই ২০১৯ তারিখে ঢাকায় অনুষ্ঠিত হল গ্লোবাল কমিশন অন এডাপটেশনের বৈঠক। জাতিসংঘের সাবেক মহাসচিব বান কি মুনের সভাপতিত্বে অংশ নেন বিশ্বব্যাংকের নির্বাহি পরিচালক ক্রিস্টালিনা গিয়র্গিয়েভা এবং মারশাল আইল্যান্ডসের সভাপতি হিলডা হেইনে। বাংলাদেশ সরকারের পক্ষে হোটেল ইন্টার-কনটিনেন্টালে যৌথভাবে এ সভার আয়োজন করে প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়, পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় এবং পরিবেশ ও বন মন্ত্রণালয়। সভাস্থলে উপকূলীয় মানুষের জলবায়ু অভিযোজনের বিভিন্ন দিক বিশ্বনেতৃবৃন্দের সামনে তুলে ধরার জন্য সরকারের আমন্ত্রণে কোস্ট ট্রাস্টের নেতৃত্বে বরিশালের আভাস, খুলনার এওএসইডি, জাগ্রত যুব সংঘ ও সুশীলনের কর্মকর্তাগণ একটি স্টল স্থাপন করে।
১০ জুলায় সকালে উদ্বোধনী অনুষ্ঠানের আগে মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা উক্ত স্টল পরিদর্শন করেন এবং কোস্ট ট্রাস্টের নির্বাহী পরিচালক রেজাউল করিম চৌধুরীর সঙ্গে কথা বলেন। রেজাউল করিম চৌধুরী মাননীয় প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে বলেন, ২০১০ সালে গৃহীত তার নীতির কারণে আজ বাংলাদেশে ১৮টি কমিউনিটি রেডিও বাংলাদেশে দৈনিক প্রায় ৬০ ঘন্টা করে জলবায়ু অভিযোজন ও জীবিকা বিষয়ে তথ্য ও বিনোদন সেবা প্রদান করছে এবং এর মধ্যে রয়েছে ৮টি উপকূলীয় কমিউনিটি রেডিও। রেজাউল করিম চৌধুরী প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কাছে সম্মুখসারিতে স্থানীয়ভাবে কর্মরত বেসরকারী সংস্থাগুলোর জন্য সরকারি নীতি সহায়তার প্রয়োজনীয়তার কথা বলেন। প্রধানমন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের ছোট ছোট বেসরকারি সংস্থাসমূহের উদ্যোগের প্রশংসা করেন। এসময় আভাসের রহিমা সুলতানা কাজল ও এওএসইডি-র শামীম হোসেন উপস্থিত ছিলেন।
১০ জুলাই ২০১৯ সকালে বান কি মুনের সভাপতিত্বে অনুষ্ঠিত অধিবেশনে বক্তব্য রাখেন কোস্ট ট্রাস্টের ভোলা আঞ্চলিক টিম লিডার রাশিদা বেগম। তিনি ভোলার মতো বিচ্ছিন্ন ও দূরবর্তী চরাঞ্চলের মানুষের জীবনের অনিশ্চয়তা ও দ্বান্দ্বিকতা তুলে ধরে বলেন, বাংলাদেশের একশত বছরের ডেল্টা পরিকল্পনায় উপকূলের প্রান্তিক মানুষের আরো বেশি অংশগ্রহন দরকার এবং বিদেশি সহায়তাও দরকার।
ঐদিন বিকালে কক্সবাজারের খুরুশকুল আশ্রয়ন প্রকল্প বিষয়ে উপস্থাপন করতে গিয়ে যুগ্ম সচিব মাহবুব হোসাইন বলেন, এটি কুতুবদিয়া দ্বিপ থেকে আসা জলবায়ু তাড়িত মানুষদের জন্য যারা বর্তমানে কক্সবাজার শহরের কুতুবদিয়াপাড়ায় অবস্থান করছেন।
কোস্ট ট্রাস্টের নির্বাহী পরিচালক এক অধিবেশনে তার উপস্থাপনায় এই নেপথ্য তথ্যের পাশাপাশি তুলে ধরেন জলবায়ু উদ্বাস্তু ও জলবায়ু বিষয়ক চুক্তি সংক্রান্ত বৈশ্বিক নীতিসমূহ, জাতিসংঘের শরণার্থি ও উদ্বাস্তু বিষয়ক গ্লোবাল কমপ্যাক্ট এবং রাষ্ট্রসমূহ পরিচালিত প্লাটফরম ফর ডিজাস্টার ডিসপ্লেসমেন্ট ইত্যাদি মানবাধিকার নীতিসমূহের কথা। এ অধিবেশনে সভাপতিত্ব করেন প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়ের মুখ্য সচিব আবুল কালাম আজাদ এবং পরিচালনা করেন অতিরিক্ত সচিব মনজুরুল হান্নান খান।
উল্লেখ্য যে, কোস্ট ট্রাস্ট ও অন্যান্য স্থানীয় বেসরকারি সংগঠনগুলো সরকারের সাথে ইতিবাচক সম্পৃক্ততায় বিশ্বাসি এবং তারা আন্তর্জাতিক ক্ষেত্রেও সরকারের সাথে ইতিবাচক সম্পর্ক রেখে কাজ করে থাকেন।

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Prime Minister Honorable Sheikh Hasina Has Conversation with COAST Executive Director

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Dhaka, 11th July 2019. During 9th and 10th July 2019 there was Dhaka meeting of Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA), hosted by Government of Bangladesh. The GCA was chair by ex-United Nation Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki Moon, Co-Chaired by World Bank Executive Director Ms. Kristalina Georgieva and Ms Hilda Hiene, President of Marshal Islands. On behalf of the Government of Bangladesh, the meeting was jointly organized by Prime Minister Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change. Government has invited six delegates from COAST, an NGO working in coastal areas of Bangladesh, and also led other local NGOs named AVAS of Barishal, AOSED, Jagroto Juba Sangha and Shushilan of Khulna to set up a projection stall to show case the climate adaptation technologies to the visiting delegates.
On 10th July early in the morning prior to the inauguration ceremony Honorable Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina visited the stall and talked with COAST Executive Director Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury. Mr Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has informed her that it is because of her policy in 2010 there are now 18 community radio stations in whole over the country and especially 8 radio stations in coastal area, daily broadcasting 60 hours on climate adaptation information on livelihood. He solicit more policy support as local NGOs working in front line and with coastal community. Prime Minister praised the effort of local NGOs. Ms Rahima Sultana Kazal from AVAS Barishal and Mr Shammem from AOSED Khulna was also present on that occasion.
Ms Rashida Begum COAST team leader from Bhola region has intervened different sessions, especially in the session on 10th July morning presided by Mr Ban Ki Moon. She talk about the plight of char dwellers of Bhola district, need of more participation in delta plan implementation and there are more need of international resources. In the same day afternoon government has presented the Khuruskhul Asrayan Project represented by Md Mahbub Hossain Joint Secretary, the project was meant to rehabilate climate refugees of Kutubdia island who are now living in Kutubdia para of Coxsabzar. Mr Rezaul Karim Chowdhury has completed the presentation with background information on the project and global level policy development in respect of Climate refugees in climate agreements, UN global compacts and in Platfrom on Disaster Disaster, which is state led process in this regard. The session was presided by Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Principle Secretary, PMO, and moderated by Mr Manjurul Hannan Khan Additional Secretary.
It should be noted that COAST and local NGOs believes in positive engagement government, especially high light good work of government to foreigners and in the international forums.
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