AOSED- An Organization for Socio-Economic Development

The "Post-COP29 Sharing and Planning Meeting," jointly organized by AOSED and the Climate Justice Forum (CJF), was held on December 7, 2024, at Hotel Western Inn. The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr. Mujibor Rahman, Convener of the Climate Justice Forum for the Khulna Division, and moderated by Dr. Tushar Kanti Roy, Convener of the Climate Justice Forum for the Khulna District. During the meeting, AOSED and CJF shared the activities they had implemented collaboratively in the lead-up to and during COP29. Reflections on the outcomes of COP29 were presented by Shamim Arfeen, Executive Director of AOSED, Afifat Khanam Ritika, Research Officer at BIMRAD, Md. Saiduzzaman Khan, Programme Development and Quality Manager at the Danish Refugee Council, and Dr. Kazi Maruful Islam, Professor at the Department of Development Studies, Dhaka University. These presentations offered insights into the collective efforts undertaken and highlighted key outcomes and challenges related to climate justice advocacy at COP29. Discussions during the meeting focused on shaping the future action plan for the Climate Justice Forum. Participants underscored the need for stronger coordination and broader stakeholder engagement to drive climate justice initiatives forward. The meeting concluded with a significant decision to establish a Central Climate Justice Forum in Dhaka, aimed at strengthening national-level advocacy and fostering a unified approach to climate action. The event reaffirmed the commitment of AOSED and CJF to continue their collaborative efforts and enhance their contributions to achieving sustainable and equitable climate solutions in Bangladesh. #ClimateAction #ClimateAdvocacy #COP29Bangladesh #Sustainability #AOSED #CJF #ClimateSolutions #KhulnaClimateJustice #COP29 #ClimateJustice #SustainableClimateAction #EquitableClimateAction

During the side event "Building Resilience through Economic Diversification in a Changing Climate” hosted by Qatar Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) in COP29 on November 14, 2024, AOSED's Executive Director Shamim Arfeen discussed on economic diversification to reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks and highlighted successful approaches.

AOSED hosts the joint side event "Unstoppable Global Warming - increasing climatic loss-damage and human mobility" in COP29 on November 15, 2024. The side event was organized jointly with Egyptian Sustainable Development Forum (ESDF), Engineering Association for Development and Environment (EADE), and Université Sorbonne Paris Cité (USPC) where the speakers discussed on topics like importance of perceptions in habitability thresholds, and what it means for loss and damage, Addressing Climate-Driven Displacement in Asia and Africa, and Urgency of Climate Finance. The event was moderated by Dr. Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus - BRAC University.

AOSED's joint side event of COP29 titled 'Unstoppable Global Warming - Increasing climatic loss-damage and human mobility' is scheduled on November 15, 2024 at 03.00PM - 4.30PM (GMT+4) / 05.00PM - 06.30PM (Bangladesh Time). The event is a joint initiative of AOSED, ESDF, EADE, and USPC. This side event will examine the accelerating impacts of global warming, focusing on the rising incidence of loss, damage, and displacement. As climate change intensifies, so do the pressures on communities forced to migrate due to uninhabitable conditions. The session will explore how increasing climate-related loss and damage drives human mobility and what measures can support affected populations. It will bring together experts to discuss policy approaches, adaptation strategies, and the role of international frameworks in addressing and managing the intersection of climate-induced loss, damage, and migration.

Imagine losing everything in a matter of days. Your home submerged, your crops destroyed, your access to clean water gone. This is the heartbreaking reality for over 14,000 families in Deluti Union, Paikgacha in Khulna District. In July 2024, devastating floods swept across the southern region of Bangladesh, leaving thousands without shelter, food, and clean water. Deluti Union, in particular, has been hit hard, with entire communities struggling to survive amidst submerged homes and contaminated water supplies. For the people here, the flood isn’t just a temporary crisis—it’s an ongoing catastrophe. The floods have done more than just destroy homes and livelihoods. They have left people with no access to safe drinking water, making them vulnerable to waterborne diseases. With every passing day, children, the elderly, and the most vulnerable suffer without clean water to drink, to cook with, or to bathe in. The immediate need is clear: a sustainable solution for clean water. We have a plan. But we can’t do it without your help. What We're Doing: With your generous support, we aim to establish three solar-powered Reverse Osmosis water points in Deluti Union. Each water point will have the capacity to provide 8,000 liters of clean, safe drinking water every day. This project isn’t just a temporary fix—it’s a long-term, sustainable solution that will ensure thousands of families have reliable access to clean water, even in the face of future disasters. Why Your Help Matters: After suffering through the flood, and still reeling from previous cyclones like Amphan and Remal, these communities are on the brink. Your contribution will not only give them access to life-saving clean water, but also restore hope. It will protect families from waterborne diseases, give children the chance to grow up healthy, and provide a foundation for these communities to rebuild their lives. Together, we can make a difference. Your donation, no matter how small, will go directly toward building these water points and transforming the lives of thousands in Deluti Union. Let’s stand with the people of Khulna District during this critical time and show them they are not alone. Support us on: https://lnkd.in/gxvy2z_A Myriad USA

Joint side event on Reducing vulnerability and displacement related to climate change impacts through enhanced access to climate finance and national planning at Bonn Climate Change Conference will be held tomorrow 8 June at 14.45 (Bonn Time) in Room Berlin.

Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘REMAL’ Update: 26 May 2024 | Sunday | 10.00 PM SIGNALS ADVISED   · Payra and Mongla Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger signal, no. Ten ·  Cox's Bazar and Chattogram Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger Signal no. Nine · The coastal district of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Chandpur and their offshore islands and, chars will come under Great Danger Signal No. Nine For more information:

Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘REMAL’ Update: 26 May 2024 | Sunday | 10.30 AM SIGNALS ADVISED - Payra and Mongla Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger signal, no. Ten - Cox's Bazar and Chattogram Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger Signal no. Nine - The coastal district of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Chandpur and their offshore islands and, chars will come under Great Danger Signal No. Nine For more updates: https://lnkd.in/gg_pUbYh

Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘REMAL’ Update: 26 May 2024 | Sunday | 08.30 AM SIGNALS ADVISED - Payra and Mongla Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger signal, no. Seven. - Cox's Bazar and Chattogram Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger Signal no. Six - The coastal district of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Chandpur and their offshore islands and, chars will come under Great Danger Signal No. Nine https://lnkd.in/gESSjjiS

Cyclonic Storm ‘REMAL’ Update: 25 May 2024 | Saturday | 08.00 PM SIGNALS ADVISED • Payra and Mongla Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Danger signal, no. Seven. Cox's Bazar and Chattogram Maritime Ports have been advised to hoist Danger Signal no. Six https://lnkd.in/gMX4d4Nw