Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) is set to launch the Climate Change Adaptation Award this year, a press release said Tuesday. The award, to be given annually, aims to recognize and celebrate the best practices and innovations in climate change adaptation, resilience, and mitigation in Bangladesh by different business entities, organizations, and activists. The award categories cover a wide range of sectors and themes, such as renewable energy, water conservation, sustainable agriculture, urban resilience, biodiversity protection, and disaster preparedness. The award is open to all corporates, manufacturing companies, and NGOs operating in Bangladesh, and climate activists who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in implementing climate change adaptation projects and initiatives.
