Climate Resilience

Building Resilience in the Face of a Changing Climate

Climate change is no longer a distant threat β€” it is a daily reality for millions of people across Bangladesh. Rising sea levels, erratic rainfall, frequent cyclones, and prolonged droughts disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations, particularly those living in rural and coastal areas. At Aloshikha, we believe that climate resilience is not only about surviving the crisis β€” it is about empowering communities to thrive despite it.

Our Climate Resilience Program is rooted in locally-led adaptation. We work directly with communities to understand climate risks, promote sustainable practices, and build long-term resilience into livelihoods, housing, agriculture, and natural resource management.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat β€” it is a daily reality for millions of people across Bangladesh. Rising sea levels, erratic rainfall, frequent cyclones, and prolonged droughts disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations, particularly those living in rural and coastal areas. At Aloshikha, we believe that climate resilience is not only about surviving the crisis β€” it is about empowering communities to thrive despite it.

Our Climate Resilience Program is rooted in locally-led adaptation. We work directly with communities to understand climate risks, promote sustainable practices, and build long-term resilience into livelihoods, housing, agriculture, and natural resource management.

🌍 Our Strategic Focus Areas

🌱 1. Sustainable Agriculture & Water Management

We promote climate-smart agriculture techniques, including organic farming, rainwater harvesting, floating gardens, and drought-tolerant crops. These practices help farmers adapt to changing weather patterns and secure food production year-round.

🌳 2. Afforestation & Biodiversity Conservation

Aloshikha undertakes tree plantation drives in degraded areas, embankment zones, and schoolyards to improve local ecosystems. We raise awareness about deforestation and encourage youth participation in biodiversity protection.

🏑 3. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

We support the construction of flood-resistant housing, elevated tube wells, and sanitation systems designed to withstand extreme weather. These efforts reduce displacement and promote community stability.

πŸ§‘β€πŸ« 4. Community Training and Awareness

We conduct regular workshops and campaigns to raise climate literacy. From schoolchildren to farmers, everyone is educated on how their daily choices affect β€” and are affected by β€” the environment.

πŸ’Ό 5. Green Livelihood Promotion

Aloshikha supports eco-friendly income-generating activities such as solar-powered entrepreneurship, sustainable fisheries, eco-tourism, and organic crafts. These initiatives build economic security without harming the planet.

πŸ“Š Impact Highlights

  • 50+ climate-vulnerable villages supported through adaptation programs

  • 10,000+ trees planted since 2017

  • 3,500+ farmers and families trained in climate-resilient practices

  • Introduced solar-powered lighting systems in off-grid communities

  • Developed early warning systems with local disaster management units

🀝 Local-Led, Future-Focused

Our climate efforts are designed in collaboration with local governments, schools, agricultural cooperatives, and environmental scientists. We ensure that communities are not passive recipients, but active designers of their own adaptation strategies.

πŸ’‘ Our Vision for a Greener Tomorrow

Looking ahead, Aloshikha aims to mainstream climate resilience across all its programs. We plan to scale nature-based solutions, engage more youth in climate action, and contribute to national climate goals through our grassroots innovations.

We are not just preparing communities for climate change β€” we are helping them become champions of climate justice.