Climate change poses significant risks to vulnerable countries. The side event, organised by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), Environmental Research and Development Alternatives (ERDA), and UCC WHALE Center, shared best practices on adaptation actions and nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture, reducing waste and consumption, capacity building, and community engagement. However, adequate financing is crucial for the implementation of these actions.

The panellists were: Dr. Md. Golam Rabbani, Director, Climate Bridge Fund Secretariat, BRAC (Moderator), Doug Heske, CEO, Newday Impact; Md. Monir Executive Director, ERDA, Bangladesh, Jyoti Jankowski, Strategy and Operations Lead, Save Soil, Carter Henne, President, Sea & Shoreline LLC, and Ruchi Chaudhary, Program Manager, CANSA.