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As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Bangladesh faces intensifying environmental pressures. Rising salinity, erratic rainfall, and coastal flooding are threatening traditional livelihoods, particularly in agriculture, aquaculture, and manufacturing. At the same time, over 2 million youth enter the workforce each year, requiring the creation of sustainable employment pathways that are both climate-resilient and economically inclusive. While isolated green initiatives exist, Bangladesh lacks a cohesive strategy for ensuring a just transition and integrating it into its broader climate adaptation and employment agendas.
Recognizing this critical intersection, Global Affairs Canada (GAC), in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), commissioned a study to identify sector-specific green employment opportunities that can support a just transition—where climate action and decent work go hand in hand. LightCastle Partners was engaged to lead this research and policy advisory assignment.
The study adopted a multi-pronged methodology, combining desk research, stakeholder consultations, and policy diagnostics across Bangladesh’s most climate-affected sectors.
The findings from the study were formally presented at the Bangladesh Just Transition Academy Launch—a national event convened by the ILO to foster dialogue and collaboration around building a green and resilient economy and society
The study aims to serve as a strategic blueprint to help policymakers, donors, and private sector actors:
By equipping Bangladesh with a clearer roadmap to climate-resilient employment, this initiative advances the global agenda on just transition while aligning with Bangladesh’s vision of inclusive, sustainable growth.
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