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Enhancing the Resilience of Climate-Vulnerable Seagoing Traditional Fishermen in Bangladesh

An Organization for Socio-Economic Development - AOSED (
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AOSED is committed to addressing the occupational and economic vulnerabilities of climate-vulnerable seagoing traditional fishermen in Bangladesh. These fishing communities are at the frontline of climate change impacts, facing increasing risks from extreme weather events, declining fish stocks, and economic instability. Our commitment focuses on reducing their exposure to climate-induced risks, enhancing their adaptive capacity, and promoting sustainable fishing practices while ensuring marine and coastal ecosystem conservation.

As part of this commitment, AOSED will strengthen early warning systems and disaster preparedness measures to protect fishing communities from unpredictable and extreme weather conditions. By developing and expanding a community-based early warning response mechanism, we will improve access to real-time weather updates through mobile alerts, radio communication, and local information networks. Training programs will be implemented to educate fishermen on emergency response strategies, safety measures at sea, and the use of modern navigation tools to minimize risks.

To enhance the economic resilience of fisher communities, AOSED will provide training on climate-resilient fishing techniques, financial literacy, and alternative income-generating activities. Many traditional fishermen lack access to resources that could help them diversify their income and reduce their dependence on fishing. By facilitating skill development and promoting access to microfinance and social protection schemes, we aim to strengthen their financial security. Additionally, the introduction of safer fishing gear and navigation technology will help mitigate occupational hazards and ensure sustainable fishing practices.

Sustainability is at the core of our commitment, and AOSED will actively promote eco-friendly fishing methods to protect marine biodiversity and ensure long-term resource availability. Community-led conservation initiatives will be encouraged, including mangrove restoration projects that serve as natural buffers against coastal erosion and storm surges. Awareness campaigns will be conducted to educate fishers on the importance of marine conservation, responsible fishing practices, and reducing plastic waste in the ocean.

Beyond direct interventions, AOSED will engage in advocacy efforts to strengthen the legal protections and social security of traditional fishers. We will work closely with government agencies, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders to push for inclusive policies that support fishers’ rights, secure tenure over fishing grounds, and ensure better access to financial assistance and safety measures. Strengthening community-led governance will be a priority, ensuring that fishers have an active role in decision-making processes related to marine resource management.

Through this commitment, AOSED envisions a future where Bangladesh’s traditional fisher communities are resilient, empowered, and thriving despite the challenges posed by climate change. By integrating climate adaptation, socio-economic development, and marine conservation, we aim to safeguard both the livelihoods of fishers and the health of our oceans.

Goal 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Goal 13

13.1

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

13.1.1

Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

13.1.2

Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

13.1.3

Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

13.2

Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning

13.2.1

Number of countries with reports under the Paris Agreement, as submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

13.2.2

Total greenhouse gas emissions per year

13.3

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

13.3.1

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

13.a

Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

13.a.1

Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025

13.b

Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

13.b.1

Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with reports under the Paris Agreement, as submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Goal 14

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Goal 14

14.1

By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

14.1.1

(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density

14.2

By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

14.2.1

Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas

14.3

Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

14.3.1
Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations

14.4

By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

14.4.1
Proportion of fish stocks within biologically sustainable levels

14.5

By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

14.5.1
Coverage of protected areas in relation to marine areas

14.6

By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

14.6.1

Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

14.7

By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

14.7.1

Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries

14.a

Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

14.a.1
Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology

14.b

Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets

14.b.1

Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries

14.c

Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"

14.c.1

Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources

Establish a real-time weather alert system covering 50% of climate-vulnerable fishing zones, benefiting at least 50,000 fishermen.
Train 50,000 traditional fishermen in sustainable fishing practices, marine biodiversity conservation, and eco-friendly fishing methods.
Provide financial literacy, skill development, and access to alternative income opportunities for at least 25,000 fishers to reduce economic vulnerability.
Establish a self-sustaining, climate-adaptive fishing community with secure livelihoods, strengthened disaster preparedness, and sustainable fishing practices.
Staff / Technical expertise
AOSED will assign dedicated staff, including a Project Coordinator, specialists in early warning systems, sustainable fisheries, and livelihood development, along with Field Officers and M&E staff to ensure successful program implementation.
In-kind contribution
In-kind resources will include office space, community training facilities, and technology for communication and training, along with strong partnerships with local networks and volunteers to support the fieldwork.
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01 April 2026 (start date)
31 December 2030 (date of completion)
Entity
An Organization for Socio-Economic Development - AOSED
SDGs
13 14
Other beneficiaries
The primary beneficiaries of AOSED's commitment are the climate-vulnerable seagoing traditional fishermen and their families in the coastal regions of Bangladesh. This includes over 50,000 fishers, primarily from marginalized communities who depend on fishing as their main livelihood. In addition, local women and youth in these fishing communities will also benefit through skill development and alternative livelihood programs, helping them diversify income sources and build resilience against climate change impacts. Secondary beneficiaries include local stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders involved in marine conservation, disaster management, and sustainable fisheries practices.
Ocean Basins
Indian Ocean
Communities of Ocean Action
Mangroves, Marine and coastal ecosystems management, Sustainable blue economy
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Countries
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Headquarters
Khulna, Bangladesh
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