Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a lived reality for millions of people, particularly in vulnerable regions like Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. While the region has gained international attention due to the Rohingya refugee crisis, the environmental challenges faced by host communities remain largely overlooked. Water scarcity, rising salinity, and agricultural decline are making life increasingly difficult for local residents. Urgent action is needed—but sustainable solutions must come from those who understand the challenges firsthand.
This is where Changemakers for Climate Adaptation step in. This initiative is designed to equip young people with the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to drive effective, locally-led climate solutions. By empowering youth as agents of change, we aim to create a ripple effect—one where communities take ownership of their adaptation strategies and work collaboratively toward a more resilient future.
Building Green Skills for the Global South
The project focuses on the Training of Trainers (ToT), ensuring that knowledge doesn’t stay confined to a single workshop or classroom but spreads across communities, creating a sustainable impact. Through a carefully designed curriculum, participants will gain hands-on experience in:
✅ Community-Centric Climate Adaptation: Understanding how environmental challenges intersect with social and economic factors.
✅ Project Design and Management: Equipping changemakers with the skills to develop, fund, and implement impactful initiatives.
✅ Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Using data and research to inform climate policies and strategies.
✅ Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong collaborations between local communities, policymakers, and organizations.
✅ Environmental Stewardship & Gender Sensitivity: Ensuring inclusive, sustainable, and equitable solutions.
Why Cox’s Bazar?
Cox’s Bazar sits at the crossroads of climate change, displacement, and socio-political instability. While much attention is given to humanitarian aid for refugees, the host communities face extreme environmental hardships. This project seeks to amplify their voices, equipping local youth, students, and early-career professionals with the tools they need to lead climate resilience efforts.
One of the key focus areas is water security—addressing how rising sea levels, over-extraction of groundwater, and salinity intrusion are making freshwater increasingly inaccessible. Understanding these challenges will enable participants to design context-specific adaptation strategies that are not only practical but also sustainable.
How We’re Making a Difference
🌿 Engaging 20+ Youth Participants: The program will be accessible through an online learning platform, ensuring a broad reach.
🌍 Networking with Climate Experts: Participants will connect with industry professionals, organizations, and changemakers.
💡 Hands-On Learning: Beyond theory, the initiative provides real-world exposure, guiding participants to design and implement community-driven climate projects.
A Future Led by Youth
By fostering collective awareness and community empowerment, this initiative is more than just a training program—it’s a movement. We believe that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the changemakers of today. With the right skills and opportunities, they can transform local challenges into scalable climate solutions, creating a more sustainable and equitable future.
Are you ready to be part of this change? Join us in empowering youth for a climate-resilient future!
