Research and Advocacy for Addressing Climate Change-induced L&Ds at Micro Level through Innovative Financing

About this project

The growing frequency and severity of climate-induced losses and damages (L&Ds) have exceeded the adaptive limits of vulnerable communities, as noted in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report. Existing global and national mechanisms—such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD)—are not designed to support micro-level recovery. In Bangladesh, poor and women-headed households face the harshest climate impacts but have limited access to affordable finance for rebuilding livelihoods. Microfinance has proven useful in empowering women and enhancing resilience, yet current practices remain fragmented and disconnected from climate finance systems. To address this gap, the Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), with Christian Aid, developed a blended microfinance approach combining small grants, concessional loans, and training on climate-resilient income-generating activities. Piloted in Kurigram District during 2023–2024, it supported 80 affected women-led families, improving income, food security, and recovery capacity. Stakeholders found the approach promising but recommended expanding its scale, engaging male counterparts for shared responsibility, and aligning it with national financial and policy frameworks for broader adoption. Project Objectives Assess existing practices: Identify strengths and weaknesses of current microfinance initiatives addressing climate-induced L&Ds. Review policy and financing frameworks: Ex…

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Christian Aid · International NGO

Countries

Bangladesh

Sectors

Environmental education/training

Implemented by

Center for Participatory Research and Development -CPRD

Accountable

Christian Aid

Published by Christian Aid to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Mar 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: GB-CHC-1105851-PRJ2419.

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