NETWORKS
Achieving a just transition and a fossil-free future requires strong alliances, and we proudly stand alongside a diverse network of organizations leading the charge. From the Asia Gas Network (AGN) and Fossil Free Japan (FFJ) to the Global Clean Energy Network (GCEN) and Climate Action Network (CAN), our collaborations span across regions, uniting movements that challenge fossil fuel expansion and advocate for a clean energy future.
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We work with the Asian Peoples Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD) and the Democratic Budget Movement (DBM) to address financial and policy barriers hindering climate action. With the Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development (BWGED), Campaign for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL), KHANI Bangladesh, and NGO Forum on ADB, we amplify grassroots voices demanding environmental and social justice. Meanwhile, the Regional Infrastructure Monitoring Alliance (RIMA) and South Asia Just Transition Alliance (SAJTA) ensure transparency and accountability in energy infrastructure projects.​ We are reimagining a future beyond fossil fuels, one in which clean, community-led energy solutions drive climate resilience and economic fairness.
BANGLADESH WORKING GROUP ON ECOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (BWGED)
Photo: BWGED Annual Strategic Meeting 2024
The Bangladesh Working Group on Ecology and Development (BWGED) is a dynamic coalition of activists and organizations dedicated to safeguarding communities from the adverse impacts of large-scale development projects. As the secretariat, we work across Bagerhat, Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Jamalpur, Khulna, Mymensingh, Narayanganj, Netrokona, Noakhali, Panchagarh, Patuakhali, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Satkhira, Sunamganj, and Sylhet, advocating for environmental justice, social equity, and responsible infrastructure development.
Originally established in 2013 by NGO Forum on ADB, BWGED was formed to ensure the protection of affected communities and human rights defenders from the harmful consequences of International Financial Institution (IFI)-financed projects. Over time, our scope has expanded, incorporating external debt issues in 2016 to challenge unjust financial mechanisms that burden communities and ecosystems.
Our guiding framework, the Bangladesh Peoples Safeguard Position Paper, was collectively endorsed in 2016, laying the foundation for a movement that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and sustainable alternatives. BWGED remains an inclusive and flexible platform, bringing together civil society to amplify voices, resist destructive projects, and push for policy reforms that uphold environmental and social justice.
South Asia Just Transition Alliance (SAJTA)
Where Voices Unite, Communities Thrive, and Equity Reigns Supreme!
The South Asia Just Transition Alliance (SAJTA) ​ is a flexible civil society platform formed through the South Asia Energy Colloquium (SAEC) organized in April 2023 with the participation of members from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. SAJTA is led by Coastal Livelihood and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN), Bangladesh; Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), Sri Lanka; and Growthwatch, India.
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The vision of SAJTA is to ensure green and sustainable infrastructures for the people and environment of South Asia. Its mission is to act as an alliance to advocate for sustainable infrastructure, protect nature, and build a knowledge-based society. In line with the vision and mission, SAJTA conducts research and study, builds networks, and organizes campaigns on the large infrastructures developed and financed by public and private entities, transnational banks, bilateral institutions, and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). Keeping this in mind, SAJTA has taken the initiative to conduct studies on cross-border energy projects, which affect the local communities and have a long-term impact on the environment and economy.
FORUM ON ECOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (FED)
Photo: Energy Orientation 2025
The Forum on Ecology and Development (FED) is a dynamic coalition of activists, academics, and organizations committed to protecting communities from the adverse impacts of large-scale development projects in Bangladesh. As a division-based platform, FED strategically engages with regional stakeholders to ensure that environmental justice and sustainable development are prioritized in policy-making processes. The Forum on Ecology and Development (FED) is proud to announce its presence across seven divisions in Bangladesh, strengthening regional advocacy for environmental justice and sustainable development. The division-based FED platforms are: FED-Barishal, FED-Chattogram, FED-Khulna, FED- Mongla, FED-Mymensingh, FED-Rajshahi, FED-Rangpur and FED-Sylhet .
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The forum operates exclusively in policy advocacy and innovative demonstration, leveraging grassroots knowledge and expert insights to influence decision-makers and promote sustainable alternatives. FED focuses on practical, action-driven advocacy, amplifying the voices of affected communities, strengthening policy frameworks, and fostering eco-friendly development practices. Through collaborative efforts, FED continues to challenge environmentally and socially harmful projects while championing a just and inclusive approach to national development.