JAGO NARI launches ‘Resilience Innovation Program’ in Barguna to address climate change risks
JAGO NARI’s Resilience Innovation Program has opened the door to new possibilities to address climate change risks, provide early response based on disaster forecasting, and strengthen the protection of vulnerable populations. On this occasion, an awareness meeting was held at the district level on Thursday, April 9, at the conference room of the Barguna Deputy Commissioner.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Mr. Animesh Biswas was present as the chief guest in this meeting organized in Barguna. The meeting was presided over by Jagonari’s Executive Member and P. P, Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal, Adv. Ranjuara Sipu.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Mohammad Abul Fattah, Head of Field Office of the World Food Program Md. Mamun Al Azad, Alhaj Advocate Md. Nurul Amin (P.P.), Barguna District and Sessions Judge Court, Advisor to JAGO NARI Monir Hossain Kamal, Barguna Press Club President Md. Hafizur Rahman and Secretary Abu Zafar Saleh, along with officials from various departments of the district administration, NGO representatives and representatives of civil society participated in the meeting.
The meeting highlighted the activities, goals and objectives of WFP. In addition, an informative presentation was presented on the detailed activities, implementation strategies and expected results of the project. It is known that the project will mainly work to increase the capacity of coastal communities through forecast-based anticipatory action, disaster-sensitization of social safety nets and implementation of climate risk insurance programs
In the open discussion, participants described the project as timely and relevant, provided various constructive suggestions, and emphasized its effective implementation.
In his speech, the chief guest wished for the success of the project and urged the relevant development partners, including the World Food Programme and Jagonari, to further strengthen the cyclone shelter-based activities.
The stakeholders believe that this participatory discussion will play an important role in formulating future action plans and increasing climate resilience.
Published on: Thursday, 9 April 2026, 06:11 pm ▪ Total View of this Page: 92
