ActionAid Bangladesh (AAB) is advancing a Just Energy Transition (JET) to ensure a sustainable, inclusive and people-centred energy system. Grounded in the core principles of Decarbonisation, Decentralisation and Decorporatisation, the JET Portfolio focuses on transforming Bangladesh’s energy landscape while prioritising climate justice, community empowerment and social equity.
As the secretariat of the Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh (JETnet-BD), ActionAid Bangladesh collaborates with over 160 civil society organisations (CSOs) and NGOs to strengthen advocacy, policy engagement and public mobilisation for a just and inclusive energy transition.
Key Strategies
● Policy Advocacy: Advocating for a National Energy Transition Policy with binding renewable targets (20% by 2030, 50% by 2040 and 100% by 2050), inclusive stakeholder engagement and reduced fossil fuel subsidies
● Transparency & Accountability: Promoting an independent regulatory body to oversee energy projects, enforce public hearings and ensure accountability
● Community Empowerment: Promoting fair land practices, community-led renewable projects and safeguards for environmental protection
● Green Investment: Encouraging incentives for local green enterprises and sustainable foreign investments
● Regional Cooperation: Promoting access to affordable green technologies
● Gender Inclusion: Advancing women’s participation and workforce development in the renewable sector
Key Actions
● Policy analysis, policy formulation and policy advocacy towards Just Energy Transition
● Expand renewable energy solutions to create alternative green livelihoods through community-led action, research and development
● Build capacity and mobilize communities, CSOs and media stakeholders
● Consultation and validation workshops to engage policymakers and stakeholders in advancing the Just Energy Transition
● Energy Fest and large-scale campaign events to promote and raise awareness
● Encourage private sector involvement in promoting decorporatisation and prioritizing community-centered energy solutions