EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2025
The EBL Climate Change Action Awards 2025, initiated in partnership with the German, French, and Danish embassies, aims to recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions towards tackling the most pressing challenges of climate change and promoting sustainability in Bangladesh. The awards will honor individuals, businesses, and organizations excelling in five different categories, thereby fostering innovation and leadership in addressing climate challenges.
Categories
Green Manufacturing
Palki Motors: Driving green, driving smart
Palki Motors, Bangladesh's first domestic electric vehicle manufacturer, is revolutionising the automotive industry with affordable, eco-friendly solutions designed to transform urban transportation and meet local needs.
Officially launched in October 2022, it offers ride-sharing services with air-conditioned four-wheelers, similar to Uber and Pathao, focusing on urban areas and routes connecting district headquarters to thanas. So far, the company has delivered 24 cars to drivers, who collectively cover around 4,500 km per month. In total, Palki Motors' vehicles have traveled 1.9 million km, reducing carbon emissions by 300 metric tons.
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Energy Efficiency
HBRC: Building resilient homes for Bangladesh
As climate change accelerates, Bangladesh faces worsening threats from cyclones, floods, and rising sea levels, displacing millions and straining existing infrastructure. At the same time, traditional clay brick manufacturing continues to degrade the environment, contributing to deforestation, air pollution, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In response, the Centre for Housing and Building Research (HBRC) is leading efforts to develop sustainable, climate-resilient housing. By promoting eco-friendly materials—such as ferrocement and energy-efficient blocks—it aims to provide durable, low-cost homes while reducing environmental damage.
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Climate Smart Agriculture
Dr. Chashi: Revolutionising agriculture through AI
Dr. Chashi is Bangladesh's first comprehensive digital agriculture platform, empowering farmers, gardeners, and agro-dealers with AI-driven tools to optimise crop health, boost yields, and promote environmental sustainability. By integrating AI-powered disease detection, weather-indexed advisory systems, and scalable solutions, Dr. Chashi reduces chemical dependency, lowers input costs, and increases productivity by up to 30%. The platform also provides e-commerce access to climate-resilient inputs and ensures food traceability to meet global standards.
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Climate Education and Policy Advocacy
Joler chobi matir chobi: Curating a transformative festival
A festival is more than just a cultural event—it is a powerful agent of change. Joler Chobi Matir Chobi, a pioneering travelling film festival, redefines the role of cinema by seamlessly integrating disaster management with community-driven development. Through compelling storytelling, it fosters awareness, resilience, and action in regions most vulnerable to climate change.
Targeting wetlands, coastal belts, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts—areas facing extreme environmental threats—the festival sparks critical conversations, amplifies local voices, and mobilises collective action. By blending cinema with scientific
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Climate Adaptation and Resilience category
BRAC microfinance: Securing a climate-smart Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces severe climate challenges, with rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, and frequent natural disasters threatening livelihoods. BRAC Microfinance has introduced innovative solutions that integrate financial security with climate-smart strategies to support vulnerable communities.
To safeguard livelihoods, BRAC Microfinance introduced climate-focused microinsurance products like Area Yield Index Insurance (AYII) and Weather Index Insurance (WII), protecting farmers from droughts, floods, and erratic weather. The Livestock Grow initiative extends similar security to livestock farmers, covering risks from diseases and natural disasters. Currently piloted in 200 branches, it is set for national expansion.
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