The unique geographical setting with low elevation and dominance of floodplains, high population density, along with low economic, infrastructural, and technological capacity makes Bangladesh one of the most climate-vulnerable nations of the world (Towrin et al., 2022). According to the Global Risk Index 2021, the country ranks as the 7th most vulnerable country to climate change impacts considering both slow onset and rapid climatic occurrences (Eckstein et al., 2022). Since 1990, climate-related events accounted for almost 95% of all major disasters in Bangladesh, which intend to be more frequent and intense (Roy, 2020). The higher frequency and intensity of such natural occurrences are the result of increased temperature that influences the precipitation pattern and oceanic temperature in the region.

The Climate Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) Alliance initiated a set of country case studies to advance its work. The case studies provide proactive engagement with the countries while also providing opportunities for the alliance to gather lessons, challenges, opportunities and good practices in providing and coordinating support. The case studies and support thereof will draw upon existing national policies, frameworks, plans and strategies.

The case studies entail the following general set of steps:

• Identifying key issues related to climate-resilient food systems and possible actions to be implemented by the alliance;
• Designing and implementing activities, drawing upon existing activities from the members of the alliance and other stakeholders;
• Monitoring, evaluation and learning.

This case study on Bangladesh includes an analysis of the country’s agrifood system, a risk assessment, landscape of climate, agriculture, and food system policies, priority actions in climate and food systems, as well as needs and gaps for implementation.