Events
Conferences, trainings, webinars and launches that matter to Bangladesh’s development sector, with the latest coverage of each.
Lead event · 9 to 20 November
COP31 opens in Antalya: what is at stake for Bangladesh
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) runs from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. Türkiye hosts the conference and works in partnership with Australia on the negotiations, according to the UN Regional Information Centre.
For Bangladesh, the talks come as the government tries to turn climate plans into funded projects. At a Dhaka conference in October, Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo called for climate justice on loss and damage and for more private investment in clean energy (our report). A BRAC University study released on 17 October puts the cost of the country’s health adaptation plan alone at about US$1.4 billion over five years, with US$520 million expected from development partners (our report).
What to watch: new climate finance pledges and how much reaches adaptation and loss and damage, how least developed and climate-vulnerable countries are represented in the final decisions, and any announcements on funding for Bangladesh.
Coming up
9 to 10 Nov
Conference · Dhaka
CPD Climate Week 2026
The Centre for Policy Dialogue’s conference for early career climate researchers. Dates are tentative; the call for papers has closed. Check with CPD about attending.
Apply by 15 Nov
Training
Leading Safeguarding programme for senior CSO staff
RSH Bangladesh’s advanced safeguarding programme, about five months long, for civil society organisations in Bangladesh. Listed from a single secondary source: confirm with RSH.
16 Nov
Funding deadline
Global EbA Fund medium-size grants close
Grants of up to US$500,000 for ecosystem-based adaptation projects in ODA-eligible countries, including Bangladesh.
Recent events
29 Oct
Study launch · Dhaka
Climate-related health risks cost Bangladesh $20.7 billion a year
The Knowledge Hub Institute launched its study on the health costs of climate change at the BRAC Centre.
17 Oct
Study launch · Dhaka
Climate-health plan needs $1.4 billion over five years
BRAC University’s C3ER released its financing study for the Health National Adaptation Plan 2026-2031 at the BRAC Centre.
October
Conference · Dhaka
Climate partnership conference launches project-tracking portal
The Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership Knowledge Conference 2026, held with ADB support, drew more than 500 participants.
July
Report launch · Dhaka
Only 30% of secondary teachers trained in health education
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education presented its school health study, supported by UNESCO, to about 120 stakeholders.
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