Description
As the global community grapples with the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change, there is an increasing recognition of the differential impacts experienced by men and women. Bangladesh, a climate-vulnerable country, faces the brunt of climate change, exacerbating existing gender disparities. The correlation between climate change and gender is based on the recognition that both the effects of climate change and the responses to it are not gender-neutral. As a result, international institutions should adapt their responses accordingly. International institutions have a crucial role in enabling policy impacts and serving as significant points of interaction, while also influencing the level of risk. Taking into account the given situation, this study aims to critically examine the roles played by major international organisations, including but not limited to the UNFCCC, UN Women, Amnesty International, CARE International, Plan International, IUCN, WWF, Deutsche Gesellschaft fΓΌr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), SIDA, and USAID, in addressing gender aspects of climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in Bangladesh. This study investigates the policy frameworks, funding mechanisms, and implementation approaches adopted by these institutions to promote gender mainstreaming in climate-related projects in Bangladesh. Drawing on a qualitative research method, the study evaluates the effectiveness of the major international institutions in gender integration measures in enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities, particularly women of Bangladesh, to climate change impacts. Key factors such as institutional collaboration, community engagement, and capacity-building initiatives are analysed to assess the success and challenges faced in mainstreaming gender in climate action.The findings present that although existing rules in Bangladesh acknowledge the distinct susceptibilities of women to climate change, significant international institutions inadequately consider gender, frequently lack practical means to mitigate these vulnerabilities and do not consistently address the specific needs of women.
Keywords: Major International Institutions, Gender in Climate Change, Climate-Induced Gender Gap, Bangladesh.
