IDCOL launches capacity building programme on climate finance

Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) has launched a week-long series of capacity building workshops and awareness sessions aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's climate finance ecosystem, reports UNB.

The programme, running from May 17 to 21, 2026, is designed to enhance understanding of global climate finance mechanisms, concessional funding opportunities and access pathways under the Green Climate Fund (GCF), according to a press release.

IDCOL, Bangladesh's first Direct Access Entity (DAE) to the GCF, said the initiative will bring together representatives from government agencies, financial institutions, private sector organisations and development partners through interactive sessions, technical discussions and knowledge-sharing activities.