ULAB and Climate Strategies publish new research

Climate Strategies and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), in a research published on July 24, concluded that Bangladesh's climate policies must integrate Just Transitions to build resilience to increasingly severe climate hazards, boost green employment and decrease inequality.

Just Transitions offer a sustainable solution for Bangladesh, leveraging a low-carbon economy to uplift communities, create green jobs, and include marginalized voices in decision-making. This approach can transform the ready-made garments sector, improve conditions, aid climate adaptation for farmers, and promote inclusive education.

Shamsad Mortuza, the project lead at ULAB, explained why a Just Transitions approach will be vital, stating, "The climate crisis has already arrived in Bangladesh. Air pollution is a major health and financial problem, and the nation is facing a future of sea-level rise, increasingly powerful cyclones, floods, and more. Government ministries need to coordinate to enact a just transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient society that leaves no one behind."