Project Name:
Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL) Project.
Background:
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, Bangladesh stands at the forefront of vulnerability, particularly its coastal regions. These areas, home to a significant portion of the population, are acutely susceptible to the adverse effects of sea-level rise, cyclones, and other natural calamities. To mitigate these challenges and bolster the resilience of its coastal inhabitants, the Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has undertaken a crucial initiative. To develop a climate-adaptive coastal community in Bangladesh by adopting climate-resilient housing and livelihood technologies, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL)” a five-year project, in 36th GCF Board on July 14, 2023. The Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) will implement the project, a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of GCF. HEED Bangladesh is the implementing parter of PKSF to implement the project in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali District.
Project Start Date (As per grant agreement):
06th March 2024
Program Start Date at Kalapara Upazila:
02nd May, 2024
Total Project Budget:
$49.98 Milion
Budget of HEED for 16 months upto June 2025:
BDT. 90,912,357.00
Specific objectives:
- To develop climate-resilient homesteads for vulnerable communities in the southwest coastal zone of Bangladesh;
- To develop climate-adaptive livelihoods for vulnerable coastal communities; and
- To enhance the capacity of vulnerable communities and institutions so that they are able to plan and implement adaptation interventions.
Main activities are as follows:
- Design and building of homesteads
- Homestead tree plantation
- Construction of slatted houses for goat/sheep rearing
- Provide financial support (Loan) for goat/sheep rearing
- Introduce the cultivation of saline tolerant vegetables within homestead areas
- Technical and financial support for “crab nursers”
- Technical and financial support to “crab farmers”
HEED Project working Area:
Kalapara Upazila, Patuakhali District.
Name of Unions & Participants:
Note: If there’s a need to expand the beneficiary base and coverage areas, we will extend our reach to Dalbuganj union.
Target of Activity upto June 2025:
Conclusion:
The “Resilient Homestead and Livelihood Support to the Vulnerable Coastal People of Bangladesh (RHL)” project represents a critical initiative to address the escalating challenges posed by climate change in Bangladesh’s coastal regions. HEED Bangladesh implementing targeted interventions in Kalapara Upazila, key activities include the construction of climate-resilient homesteads, introduction of saline-tolerant agriculture, promotion of sustainable livestock practices, saline tolerant homestead gardening, tree plantation and support for crab farming. These measures not only improve immediate living conditions but also empower communities to plan and sustain long-term adaptation strategies. This project stands as a beacon for scalable solutions to climate vulnerabilities in Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali District, Bangladesh.
