May 6, 2026
From Participation to Power: Why Locally Led Adaptation?
Bangladesh has faced climate-induced vulnerabilities since its birth. In the 1970s and 1980s, responses to floods, cyclo…
Shahedul Islam
COLOCAL Blog
COLOCAL Blog is a platform for sharing insights, updates, and stories related to our collaborative local development initiatives. Here, we explore topics such as community engagement, sustainable practices, and innovative solutions that drive positive change at the local level.
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April 27, 2026
"Our Waters are Not for Sale": Women Reclaiming Life in Coastal Bangladesh
The canals of Shyamnagar in Satkhira District used to flow with something more precious than money. Freshwater used to g…
Shakib Alam Prithul
April 8, 2026
Informal collaborative learning among pastoral and agro‑pastoral farmers in Uganda: Why everyday interactions matter for knowledge sharing and rural resilience
In many rural farming communities, learning does not begin in a classroom or end with a workshop. It unfolds in the fiel…
Fatuma Mutesi
March 8, 2026
The Goat Economy and the Colonial Debt: A Tale of Feminised Survival from Bangladesh
This International Women's Day, as the world celebrates "Women in Climate Action," I want you to picture a different kin…
Nishat Tasnim
February 25, 2026
Adapting at the Water’s Edge: Local Wisdom from Bangladesh’s Haor Region
“Every year our house is submerged under water, and we somehow keep ourselves safe during that emergency. This adaptatio…
M
Md Abdullah Al Sabid
April 6, 2022
Mongla: An Exception or Example?
The port city of Mongla in Bangladesh has emerged as an impressive example of urban adaptation to internal migration. Ov…
Fahmid Mohtasin