Due to global warming and climate change, various natural disasters such as floods, tidal surges, and heatwaves are occurring in different regions of the country. To address these adverse effects, the Innovations for Climate-smart Urban Development (INCLUDE) project is being implemented in the municipalities of Chapainawabganj, Charghat, Gaibandha, and Sirajganj under the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), which operates under the Local Government Division (LGD) of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives of Bangladesh. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented through GIZ.

Under this project, a call for innovative solutions has been launched to build climate-resilient cities in the participating municipalities. Your innovative, digital, inclusive, realistic and practical ideas, especially those offering practical and sustainable solutions for vulnerable areas and communities, can guide the way toward real change in addressing local climate challenges. The winning ideas will be implemented by the respective municipalities.

Selected participants will receive special training, certificates, publicity, and opportunities for recognition. Implemented solutions will include a commemorative nameplate as a mark of recognition, serving as a lasting example.

Eligible Municipalities: Chapainawabganj, Charghat, Sirajganj, Gaibandha.

Who Can Participate: Participation is open to general citizens, any legally operating community-based group, civil society organizations (CSOs), NGOs, educational institutions, relevant individuals or entities from the private sector. However, applicants must submit solutions specifically relevant to one of the four municipalities mentioned.

Your idea must be based on local problems, digital, inclusive, innovative, feasible for implementation.

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025

Submission Process:
To submit online scan the QR code or visit https://include-call-for-ideas.grantplatform.com/
To submit in person, collect the form from the respective municipal office.

For any assistance,
Mobile: 01324175193, Email: include.call.for.ideas@gmail.com

Your innovative idea can change the future of your city. The time to act is now.

This initiative is implemented by GIZ and the municipalities of Chapainawabganj, Charghat, Sirajganj, and Gaibandha.