The Bangladeshi government has initiated a groundbreaking $10 million initiative, the “Building Climate Resilient Livelihoods” (BCRL) project, to introduce climate-resilient agricultural practices across 16,000 hectares of farmland in climate-stressed regions. Over the next five years, the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) will train 32,000 farmers, provide machinery and stress-tolerant seeds to 19,000 vulnerable farmers, and establish rainwater catchment structures, vermicompost pits, and community seed banks.
In collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Environment (DoE), the BCRL project aims to enhance climate resilience in three vulnerable areas: High Barind Tract (HBT), water-logged and saline-prone areas, and Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). The project will include crop advisories, agro-meteorological information dissemination, and capacity-building initiatives for agricultural entrepreneurs.
This $10 million-budget project aligns with Bangladesh’s commitment to transitioning to a climate-resilient and nature-positive production system. The FAO will provide technical assistance to the DAE and the DoE in implementing this transformative project, fostering integrated adaptation to reduce climate risks and improve livelihoods in climate hotspots.
Stay tuned for updates on the progress and impact of this significant climate-smart initiative in Bangladesh.
