Bangladesh stands at the frontline of climate impacts, where shifting rainfall patterns, salinity intrusion, and frequent cyclones challenge development gains and community resilience. In this context, young people are emerging as key actors driving solutions that bridge science, policy, and community action. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (2022), youth aged 15 to 29 make up about 29 percent of the total population. This demographic strength presents an opportunity to translate innovation and energy into long-term climate resilience. Under the national vision of Bangladesh 2.0, young people are being empowered to lead the transition toward a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. Recognizing this potential, the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) continues to invest in strengthening youth leadership through its CAP-RES (Capacity Strengthening of Multi-Actors to Limit Climate Change Impacts and Enhance Resilience) project. Implemented by ICCCAD, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), and funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka, CAP-RES equips young leaders to act as local champions of resilience, policy advocates, and researchers driving climate-informed solutions.
Within this broader effort, a youth-led policy dialogue titled “Youth Voices for Climate Resilience 2025” was organized on 19 October 2025 at IUB Multipurpose Hall, to prepare youth for meaningful participation in COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The dialogue provided a platform to share perspectives on nature-based solutions, climate finance, and just transition while strengthening intergenerational collaboration between youth, policymakers, and development partners.
