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🤝German development cooperation delegates meet the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Bangladesh 👌Judges should prioritize case management to ease the huge case backlog in their courts as they are the administrator, manager, educator and innovator on top of their judicial duties, observed Mr Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed, the Chief Justice of Bangladesh. He made the observation while interacting with the delegation from the German development cooperation led by Mr Ulrich Kleppmann, Consular and Deputy Head of Development Cooperation, German Embassy, Dhaka.   Ms. Martina Burkard, Coordinator, Governance Cluster, GIZ Bangladesh, who was part of the delegation, mentioned that the “Access to Justice for Women: Strengthening Community Dispute Resolution and Improving Case Management (A2J)” project aims to strengthen access to justice for the poor and vulnerable through improvement of legal aid, gender-based dispute resolution and effective case management. Mr Syed Ziaul Hasan, Senior Advisor, A2J, flagged a few pertinent issues in the meeting:  courts are swamped with cases, mass people want to resolve their disputes at the community level, and 41% women do not know where to go for legal aid. The Chief Justice thought effective coordination could tackle the case backlog issue to a certain extent. “Judicial Conference” led by the learned District and Session Judges may play a pivotal role here by ensuring coordination between the relevant actors in the criminal justice system. Supreme Court Monitoring Committee for Sub-Ordinate Judiciary may then table the policy recommendations based on the evidence generated by the “Judicial Conference. The meeting offered an opportunity to potential support on issues that would contribute to the current judicial reform initiative.  ✍ A2J project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union. GIZ and Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MOLJPA) are jointly implementing the project. #accesstojustice #ruleoflaw #casebacklog 

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🌱 Driving Towards a Greener Future 🌍 ⚡We’re excited to have hosted a dynamic workshop on Transition to Sustainable E-Mobility in Bangladesh! 🚗 Policymakers, industry leaders, and experts came together to discuss: 📜Creating a policy framework for e-mobility 🎓Bridging skill gaps for the future workforce 🤝Boosting private sector engagement and innovative financing   💚This workshop is a step forward in accelerating sustainable e-mobility in Bangladesh. Thank you to all participants for your valuable insights and commitment to a greener future! 🌱Let’s continue this journey together! #SustainableMobility #EMobility #GreenBangladesh #ClimateAction #GIZBangladesh #Sustainability

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  🌱 Unlock Your Potential in Energy Efficiency! Join German Training Week - Energy Efficiency (GTW EnEff) in Dhaka, Bangladesh 🌍   We are excited to announce German Training Week - Energy Efficiency is going to taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, designed for local energy project developers, professionals, local service providers, and potential project owners eager to expand their knowledge in energy-saving technologies and practices. The GTW- EnEff will be organised by the Project Development Programme (PDP), implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, in the framework of the German Energy Solutions Initiative of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action .   🔧 What to Expect: 🧰 Comprehensive Training: Gain in-depth insights into the latest energy efficiency technologies and their real-world applications in Bangladesh. 🔗 Hands-On Learning: The training covers: ↪️ Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Energy Management ↪️ Legal and regulatory aspects, including PPAs and EPC contracts ↪️ Technical aspects such as cooling systems, process heat, lighting, and more ↪️ Financial considerations and risk management ↪️ Communication and project documentation skills 🪢 Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, business leaders, and stakeholders in the energy sector, creating valuable partnerships and collaborations. This is a free of cost training programme facilitated by PDP. Whether you're an energy project developer, technical expert, or industry leader, this training is the perfect opportunity to deepen your understanding of energy efficiency demand and contribute to Bangladesh's sustainable development. 📅 Event Details: Dates: 02 February 2025 to 06 February 2025 Location: Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh 🔗 Interested? Apply Now! For registration, please contact Sadia Raisa Khan (raisa.khan@giz.de) or Zia Jewel (zia.jewel@giz.de) and share your name, motivation, CV and relevant solar training transcripts and certificates. The deadline for submitting your registration is 31 December 2024. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact! #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #Training #Bangladesh #EnergySolutions #GreenTechnology #ProfessionalDevelopment #SustainableFuture #Innovation #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #Networking #CapacityBuilding

On 17 Dec 2024, the Policy Advisory for Promoting Energy Efficiency (PAP) II project, implemented by GIZ, in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources hosted a workshop on “Prospects of Multipurpose Use of Land for Renewable Energy Development in Bangladesh”. The project is supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and European Union in Bangladesh. Stakeholders from government, private sector, and academia explored global best practices & solutions for Agrivoltaics & Floating Solar 🌞💡 ⚡This workshop marks the beginning of an Alliance of the Willing, united to drive sustainable, innovative solutions for a resilient Bangladesh—enhancing food security, empowering clean energy, and ensuring responsible land & water use 🌱. Looking forward to a more sustainable & energy-secure future! 🤝 #RenewableEnergy #AgriPV #FloatingSolar #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #Bangladesh #CleanEnergy #FutureReady

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🌊 60% of flood protection infrastructure completed as German Embassy and partners visit International Climate Initiative (IKI) Small Grants funded project in Sunamganj’s Haor region 🌧️ Communities in Sunamganj's haor region are gaining relief from flash floods through the "Climate-resilient infrastructure for sustainable community life in the Haor region of Bangladesh" project. 🏗️Flood protection infrastructure, 🌳buffer zone created with local tree species and 🛠️capacity development in Jamalganj and Derai are protecting local communities and crops by reducing flood and erosion impacts. Up to 18,000 people will be reached by the project. This pilot project is executed by the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) through three selected partner NGOs: Thengamara Mahila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS), Friends In Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) , and Padakhep Manabik Unnayan Kendra ✅ Between December 02-05, 2024, a team from GIZ Bangladesh, the German Embassy, PKSF, and Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS) reviewed progress and participated in community awareness programmes 📢. These sessions emphasised social and environmental risk management, climate adaptation, and community-led sustainability. This two-year project received funding from IKI Small Grants under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) which supports local actors globally in implementing climate and biodiversity actions aligned with international agreements. IKI Small Grants empowers national funding institutions to manage calls for proposals and implement local projects effectively, while building long-term institutional strength through capacity development. IKI Small Grants is commissioned by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany and Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection(BMUV). GIZ Bangladesh provides technical assistance to PKSF and is responsible for the overall monitoring of the project activities. 🌾Together, these efforts envision greater opportunities for a more climate resilient and sustainable future for the haor communities. 🌍 #Sustainability #FloodProtection #Bangladesh #ClimateResilience #CommunityDevelopment #IKI #IKISmallGrants #HaorRegion #ClimateAction

🌍 Driving Urban Sustainability in Bangladesh 📅 Dhaka, 12 December 2024 — Today marked the First National Dialogue on Urban Environmental Management, a milestone event uniting key stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, and youth groups to tackle urban environmental challenges. This event is organised by the Liveable and Inclusive Cities for All (LICA) project, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration. The project is implemented by Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives (MoLGRD&C) and GIZ Bangladesh. 💡 The dialogue emphasised policy recommendations and innovative solutions for sustainable and inclusive urban environments. Notable discussions explored themes such as waste management, waterbody conservation, and creating public space. 🎤 The Chief Guest, Mr. Gopal Krishna Debnath, Chief Engineer of LGED, stressed: “Urban environmental challenges are too vast for any sector to solve alone. Effective collaboration is key to building climate-resilient cities.” 📖 The keynote presented by Mr. Anisur Rahman from GFA focused on how national guidelines can elevate living standards, with thematic sessions showcasing actionable city-level insights. Speakers from Rajshahi and Narayanganj City Corporation, Kushtia Municipality, BRAC, Water Aid, ICLEI, SNV, IUCN, and BUET underscored the importance of collaborative efforts to enhance urban livability and sustainability. 🌱 This event reaffirmed a shared commitment to healthier, climate-sensitive cities and highlighted the transformative potential of collective efforts. The LICA project, launched in November 2022, continues to strengthen local capacities for urban environmental management. Let’s build a greener future together! 🌟 #Liveable #Inclusive #UrbanEnvironmentalManagament #UrbanSustainability #Collaboration #ClimateAction #Bangladesh #GIZ #GFA