Policies can’t be responsive to the needs of affected communities if those people are centered in the decision-making processes. Fantastic conversation on local leadership in climate mobility decisions this morning at #COP28 moderated by Hardin Lang. Thanks all for joining!

1/2.“People depend on taking loans to rebuild their houses, but the next disaster comes and destroys their home and they fall into a #DebtTrap, so they are forced to leave their communities.” Shakirul Islam, OKUP - Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program, on how #LossAndDamage is forcing people to move in Bangladesh.

1/3.“Saltwater makes young women look older, this leads to early marriage. When this happens there are lots of consequences such as early pregnancy and young women die as a result. This is the invisible #LossAndDamage which forces people to leave their homes.” Shakirul Islam.

📰 The Daily Star just published an insightful op-ed by OKUP Chairperson, Shakirul Islam, titled "We need to talk about climate migration." 🌱 Dive into the discussion on the critical intersection of climate change and migration! ⤵️Link: thedailystar.net/opinion/views/… #COP28

↘️OKUP's recent study indicates that, In the last 15 years frequent intensified disaster have decreased 22% cropland, increased 27% waterbodies, 7% fallow land resulting livelihood loss of people in the Sundarban region. #migration #climatechange #COP28 #COP28Dubai

OKUP Chairperson Shakirul islam discusses the interconnection between climate change and migration at the @Climate_Refugee and Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) side event Ghana 🇬🇭 Pavilion #COP28UAE. supported by the Ghana Government and Climate Vulnerable Forum 🎞️Watch Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=Hsasx3…

#Migration - not a choice but a compulsion in the context of #Climate_Change. #COP28UAE

Live from #GFMD14, Shakirul islam presenting the multilayered consequences of #sealevelrise and soil salinisation in Bangladesh. Improved connectedness is needed between #climatechange policies and #migration policies for sustainable and right based pathways

OKUP chairperson Shakirul islam highlighted the link between climate change, human trafficking, and modern slavery in a live TV program on Feb 27, 2024. He urged historically responsible state parties to fulfill climate change fund commitments. #ClimateActionNow #climatejustice

4/Yesterday our partner Shakirul islam represented Anti-Slavery International & OKUP - Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program at Bangladesh’s 🇧🇩UPR adoption, thanking the Govt for committing to integrate anti-trafficking & forced labour measures into its climate change plans. This will help close a🔑protection gap if implemented

5/ We call on the Govt to stand by its commitments & become a true champion for its migrant workers who continue to suffer from gross exploitation. Current systems – at home 🏡and overseas 🌏 – do not help to protect them against unscrupulous employers and recruiters OKUP - Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program

OKUP Chairperson Shakirul islam represented OKUP - Ovibashi Karmi Unnayan Program & Anti-Slavery International at Bangladesh’s 🇧🇩 UPR adoption UN Human Rights Council, thanking the Government for committing to integrate anti-trafficking and forced labor measures into its climate change plans. #HRC55

Today, April 7th, is World Health Organization (WHO)'s founding anniversary - the day our constitution came into force. This is the day chosen to mark #WorldHealthDay - the theme of which this year is “My health, my right.” This year’s theme was chosen to champion the right of everyone everywhere to

Calling applications for Huq Scholarship, Research Steering Committee & Mentors-Shaping practical solutions for loss and damage lossanddamageobservatory.org to bridge knowledge gap & support collaborative research IIED Tom Mitchell Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) Loss and Damage Youth Coalition

Livestream link for the High Level Opening of the #NAPExpo 2024 hosted by the Government of Bangladesh with Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the Chief Guest High-Level Opening « NAP Expo 2024 expo.napcentral.org/2024/sessions/…

#NAPExpo2024 inaugurated by HPM #SheikhHasina - 🇧🇩 hosting its first ever ⁦UN Climate Change⁩ event. ⁦BDMoEFCC⁩ warmly welcomes delegates from 104 countries. We convene at a time when time is running out and this call to action couldn’t be more urgent. ⁦Simon Stiell⁩

Honorable Minister Saber H Chowdhury | সাবের হোসেন চৌধুরী describes the Bangladesh NAP as visionary, framed on the principles of transitioning from vulnerability to resilience towards prosperity, through rethinking, reimagining, and reframing. #NAPExpo2024

Prime Minister #Sheikh_Hasina demands that developed countries must fulfil their commitments to finance the NAP implementation, as they are responsible for causing climate change. In addition to financial aid, technological support is also needed. #NAPExpo2024

✊Happy International Labour Day! Today, OKUP celebrates the hard work and contributions of Bangladeshi migrant workers around the world. 🌏💼 Let's continue to advocate for fair treatment, safety, and dignity for all workers. #LabourDay #Bangladesh #MigrantWorkers"

COP29 ALL ACT Event: Bridging Local & Global for Climate Action 📅 14 Nov, 12:00 - 13:30 📍 SHARE Hub, Blue Zone Dive into community-led solutions for resilience in SIDS & LDCs Tom Mitchell IIED AOSIS LDC Chair ICCCAD