The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) organized a roundtable discussion on the "Impact of Climate Change on Women and Girls" in Dhaka on 19 December 2023.

The event was aimed at fostering insightful discussions, sharing knowledge, and initiating the development of strategies to mitigate and adapt to the adverse effects of climate change on these demographics. Addressing the pressing global issue of climate change, the roundtable delved into the unique challenges faced by women and girls, as well as other marginalized groups like people with disabilities while battling climate change. 

Presentations included an overview of the impact of climate change on women and girls by Professor Munir Khasru, Chairman, Institute for Policy, Advisory and Governance; and by other experts on inspiring tales of women and girls navigating environmental change, health challenges faced by women and girls amidst climate change, and navigating livelihood disruptions in the face of climate change.

The roundtable discussion was attended by over seventy participants, that included senior officials from the government of Bangladesh, representatives from the United Nations offices, diplomatic missions, private sector, and non-governmental organizations based in Dhaka.