Goal:

Enhance capacity of the selected communities to increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change

Objective:

To enhance the capacity of coastal communities towards the adverse effect of salinity.

Activities:

• Installation of safe and sustainable drinking water supply facilities for Priority/ /climate change victim household/communities in Project areas. (Including alternative technologies)
• Improved and resilient sanitation services ensured among hardcore poor
• Conducting Hygiene sessions and Health sessions with community groups
• Capacity building and Livelihood development support for adaptation to climate change vulnerabilities
• Formation and functioning of “Local Disaster Resilience Club” as the front runner and mobilization group for climate change
• Networking & advocacy with LGIs/local like-minded NGOs/service providers for ensuring the priority of services for climate change victims

Considering the nature and extent of climate change impacts and the necessary efforts to enhance resilience, Bangladesh adopted the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP) in 2009. The Community Climate Change Project (CCCP) emerged as a component of BCCRF, providing funding opportunities for civil society and NGO sector projects.

CCCP worked closely with selected NGOs to develop adaptation strategies for addressing climate risks. A substantial body of evidence demonstrated approaches to tackling climate risks beyond traditional livelihood projects.

Amidst this challenging climate scenario, issues related to health and hygiene due to inadequate safe water supply and poor sanitation infrastructure became increasingly severe, particularly in salinity-affected coastal islands. In response, NGO Forum initiated interventions under the CCCP project to enhance community capacity in mitigating the adverse effects of salinity.

Overall Impact:

✔ Sustainable livelihoods through long-term income generating opportunities.
✔ Women’s empowerment through engagement in sanitation-related intervention.
✔ Enhanced agricultural productivity by using modern agro-technologies, tools and methods.
✔ Resilient communities with better coping mechanisms to climate change challenges.