The Children Watch Foundation (CWF), through its Women’s Equity & Action wing, organized an impactful seminar titled “Climate Crisis and Women Vulnerability: Building Climate-Resilient Cities through Women’s Empowerment” on October 15, 2025, at the Women Voluntary Association (WVA), Road 27, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The event aimed to highlight the deep intersection between gender inequality and the escalating climate crisis in Bangladesh, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world.
Speakers and participants comprising climate activists, youth leaders, women entrepreneurs, and community representatives discussed how urban women, especially those in low-income communities, are disproportionately affected by rising temperatures, water scarcity, pollution, and loss of livelihood. They emphasized that while women often carry the burden of climate-related challenges, they also play a vital role as agents of change in adaptation, resilience building, and sustainable urban transformation.
The event underscored that women’s leadership, skill development, and access to green jobs are essential to achieving inclusive climate solutions. Participants shared examples of local women-led initiatives in waste recycling, urban gardening that demonstrate how empowerment and resilience go hand in hand.
The program concluded with a call to establish Community Climate Committees led by women to strengthen grassroots action, ensure equitable participation, and integrate gender-responsive strategies into urban development plans. Overall, the event served as a strong platform to reaffirm that climate justice is incomplete without gender justice, aligning the efforts of CWF with the broader vision of achieving SDG-5 (Gender Equality), SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities), and SDG-13 (Climate Action).
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