Climate Resilient Water Services
| This project addresses the urgent need for climate-resilient water services in the Barind Tract of northwestern Bangladesh, a region facing severe water stress, declining groundwater levels, and increasing climate variability. As a semi-arid area with low rainfall and poor soil water retention, the Barind Tract depends heavily on groundwater for irrigation, but over-extraction and erratic climate patterns have led to acute water scarcity, threatening agricultural productivity and livelihoods. The project focuses on climate risk and water systems assessment. It is structured around four integrated support packages that encompass localized climate diagnostics, participatory planning, solution co-design, and capacity building. The core objective is to ensure sustainable and equitable access to water while enhancing agricultural resilience in the face of climate change. By engaging local communities in participatory planning and using climate diagnostics, the project tailors interventions to the unique needs of the region. IWMI’s role in providing technical expertise in water management and climate risk assessment ensures that adaptation measures are evidence-based and effective. This initiative also aims to influence broader policy and institutional frameworks in Bangladesh by generating knowledge and best practices from the project’s implementation. |
July 2025 to February 2026
Active Locations
Asia > Bangladesh
Asia > Bangladesh
Partners
BRAC
BRAC
Project leader
Shreya Chakraborty
Shreya Chakraborty
Official project name
Integrated Social Development Through Climate Resilient Water Services in Barind tract of Bangladesh (D-0578)
Integrated Social Development Through Climate Resilient Water Services in Barind tract of Bangladesh (D-0578)