Bonhishikha hosted a round-table discussion at the EMK Centre on January 25, 2024, focusing on gender and climate interventions, with an emphasis on women-led solutions. The discussion addressed climate change, gender disparities, and their impact on women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Key stakeholders from the UN, INGOs, national NGOs, and community-based youth organisations participated in the conversation. This event was part of the project ‘Capturing Community-Led Climate Solutions from the Sylhet Region’, funded by the IVLP Impact Award 2023. The project also featured a week-long exhibition showcasing photographs of women as frontline activists in the climate crisis in Sylhet and Satkhira.
The round-table discussion highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on women in Bangladesh, particularly on their livelihoods and sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), emphasising the need for women-led, community-centered solutions. Stakeholders, including UN, NGO, and INGO representatives, explored bottom-up approaches to address gender disparities and integrate women’s voices in climate interventions. The accompanying photo exhibition showcased the resilience of women in climate-affected regions like Sylhet and Satkhira, underscoring the importance of visual storytelling in advocating for gender equality and climate justice.