Abstract
Bangladesh faces mounting climate-induced loss and damage (L&D), costing the country billions of dollars annually. Although financing is available through government, humanitarian, development and private-sector channels, it remains fragmented and predominantly geared towards short-term, ex post responses. Consequently, major financing gaps persist, particularly for non-economic losses and slow-onset climate impacts. The private sector offers substantial yet largely untapped financing potential, but its contributions are often informal, short-lived and poorly aligned with national priorities. This policy brief examines the growing disconnect between existing financing mechanisms and evolving climate risks. It proposes pathways to better coordinate funding, strategically mobilise private-sector resources and establish a more coherent, risk-informed L&D financing framework aligned with Bangladesh’s long-term priorities.
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| Issue date | 2026-09 |