Rising Waters, Rising Voices: Community Resilience

Lessons from Young Children’s Climate Support Work in Nepal and Bangladesh

This 90 minute interactive workshop brings together panelists from Nepal, Bangladesh, and the United States to explore the human impact of climate driven water crises—flooding, erosion, displacement—and the growing emotional toll of climate anxiety on children, families, and communities. Through two short documentary videos, participants will gain firsthand insight into the lived realities of those most affected, and the lessons learned in Nepal. A facilitated small group breakout session will invite attendees to analyze real challenges faced in Bangladesh and co create practical, community centered strategies for resilience and support. The session is designed not only to share expertise from the panelists but also to draw on the collective wisdom of participants, recognizing that many in the room bring valuable experience, best practices, and innovative ideas that can strengthen global responses to this urgent crisis.

Manjusree Mitra, Bangladesh; Bishnu Bhatta, Nepal; Rabeya Begum, Bangladesh; Vincent D. LaFontan, United States