Dhaka, 26 January 2026 – On the occasion of World Education Day, an interactive session on youth leadership and climate justice was held at the CCDB Climate Center, bringing together ICCCAD Youth Fellows and climate practitioners to discuss the role of young people in shaping resilient and people-centered climate solutions in Bangladesh. The session was led by Sohanur Rahman, Executive Coordinator, who engaged with the fellows in an open discussion on youth leadership, learning by doing, and the importance of local, traditional, and Indigenous knowledge in climate action. Emphasizing that climate solutions must be rooted in community realities, he highlighted how youth can bridge academic knowledge with grassroots practices to drive meaningful change. Participants explored critical themes such as decolonization in climate action, locally led adaptation, climate politics, intergenerational equity, and the rights of nature. The discussion underlined the need to move beyond top-down approaches and ensure that vulnerable communities are not only beneficiaries but active decision-makers in climate policies and programs. The session was part of the ICCCAD Youth Fellowship 2026, implemented by the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) at Independent University, Bangladesh, under the CAP-RES project. The fellowship is supported by the Embassy of Sweden and focuses on strengthening youth leadership, knowledge exchange, and collective action for climate resilience. Speakers and participants alike stressed that investing in young leaders is essential for building sustainable and just climate responses. The fellowship provides a platform for young climate advocates to engage in critical thinking, research, and field-based learning, preparing them to contribute effectively to national and global climate agendas. The enthusiasm, insight, and commitment demonstrated by the ICCCAD Youth Fellows reflected a growing movement of informed and values-driven youth who are shaping the future of climate justice in Bangladesh. Organizers expressed confidence that these young leaders will play a pivotal role in promoting inclusive, locally grounded, and equitable climate solutions in the years to come.