The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum, organized by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), will be held on 10th Oct 2024 at Radisson blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The forum is supported by key partners, including Apparel Impact Institute, Cascale, the European Union, GIZ, H&M, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bangladesh,Bangladesh, PDS Limited, and Target Bringing together industry leaders, Government, climate enthusiasts, innovators,brands, development organizations, institutions, policymakers, and academics.
The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 unites many contributors to advancing climate action and sustainability.
Government agencies such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources; Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; and the Bangladesh Power Management Institute (BPMI), play a critical role in shaping policy discussions.
Key diplomatic missions are actively involved, including the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh, the Embassy of France in Bangladesh, the Embassy of Sweden in Bangladesh, and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany. The European Commission’s participation further reinforces the forum’s global perspective.
Organizations, institutions, and associations including the Laudes Foundation, USAID Bangladesh, Oxfam in Bangladesh, BlueWin, and Cornell University, provide essential expertise, along with apparel manufacturers such as Epic Group, Jamuna Group, PRAN-RFL Group, Shin Shin Group, TEAM Group, and innovator SOLshare.
The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions, exceeding the emissions from all international flights and shipping combined. This stark reality calls for immediate decarbonization efforts. By leveraging innovative low-carbon technologies, we can achieve a 50% reduction in emissions, demonstrating the power of collective action for a sustainable future.
The theme of this year's Bangladesh Fashion: Driving Collective Climate Action highlights the urgent need for sustainability within the fashion and apparel sector. We aim to enhance our expertise in decarbonization and climate resilience through impactful dialogue and capacity-building.
