National Drought Convention 2023

National Drought
Convention 2023

22 July, 2023 | Saturday
University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

NDC 2023, Bangladesh

The Drought Convention 2023 is poised to be a groundbreaking event, uniting policymakers, experts, communities, and stakeholders from across the country. With a comprehensive agenda, this convention will confront the urgent challenges posed by drought and its far-reaching impacts on societies, economies, and the environment. By fostering dynamic dialogue and encouraging collaboration, the convention aims to develop proactive planning and policy-focused solutions to effectively alleviate the effects of drought and bolster resilience in vulnerable regions. Through interactive sessions and engaging workshops, participants will delve into cutting-edge research, exchange best practices, and formulate practical strategies to effectively manage water scarcity, enhance agricultural productivity, and foster sustainable development.

Spearheaded by Participatory Research & Action Network (PRAAN), in partnership with like-minded organizations, the Drought Convention 2023 is an eagerly anticipated platform that promises to generate pragmatic policy recommendations. These recommendations will guide governments and organizations in adopting effective measures to combat drought and secure a prosperous future for all.

Where

University of Rajshahi
Bangladesh

When

22 July, 2023 | Saturday
09:00AM – 06:00PM

Broader Objective

To increase resilience to drought and reduce risk by advocating an integrated, proactive approach to drought planning, adaptation and management in Bangladesh.

Specific Objective

Proactive planning, risk management, public outreach and resource stewardship for effective drought focused initiative.
Greater collaboration to enhance the local, national, regional and International observation networks to improve the understanding and preparedness for drought.
Encourage better links between political decision-making, recent research and development, financing, and engagement of all key stakeholders.

Context of the Convention

Bangladesh, considered to be the world’s largest delta, is a riverine country that is highly vulnerable to climate and weather-related and geophysical hazards due to its topography and geographic location. The country has long been exposed to various climatological, hydrometeorological, and geophysical hazard such as drought, cyclones, storm surge, flood, landslides and erosion etc.

Drought-prone areas in Bangladesh are located in the northwestern and northern regions of Bangladesh and are spread over an area of 5.46 million hectares in the districts of Chapai Nawabganj, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Natore, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Joypurjhat, Pabna, and Bogura. Among the regions, the northwestern Barind tract is especially prone to drought and frequently experience such hazardous events… see more >>