ClimAd Bangladesh · About Us

Governance & Accountability

Governed by a non-profit, non-political framework committed to democratic oversight, financial transparency, multi-tiered leadership, and community accountability across Bangladesh.

Foundational Ethos

Our Core Governance Values

Our governance framework is rooted in five foundational values that guide all strategic decision-making and field operations.

1. Accountability

We hold ourselves fully responsible for our program outcomes, ethical conduct, and financial stewardship to vulnerable communities, donors, and the public.

2. Transparency

Maintaining open access to financial disclosures, audited accounts, project evaluations, and organizational governance structures.

3. Inclusion

Ensuring equal representation, gender equity, youth empowerment, and active involvement of marginalized community members.

4. Sustainability

Embedding long-term environmental viability, climate resilience, and community self-reliance into every project design.

5. Community Participation

Grounding decision-making in bottom-up grassroots consultations where affected communities guide priority planning and execution.

Terms of Reference (ToR) Framework

Management & Governance Structure

Organized in accordance with our ToR, our governance structure enforces clean separation between policy oversight and daily operations.

General Body (GB)

Supreme Policy & Review Body

The General Body consists of distinguished environmentalists, development practitioners, academics, and legal experts. Meeting annually, the GB approves institutional policies, reviews strategic milestones, and ratifies audited financial statements.

Key Functions: Constitutional amendments, annual budget approval, strategy ratification, election of Executive Board.

Executive Board (EB)

Strategic Direction & Fiduciary Governance

Elected by the General Body, the Executive Board provides governance oversight, financial monitoring, policy formation, and risk management. Operating in a non-executive capacity, the EB ensures regulatory compliance and institutional integrity.

Key Functions: Quarterly performance review, internal audit oversight, risk management, appointing Executive Director.

Advisory Council

Technical Expertise & Innovation

Comprising renowned climate scientists, water resource management specialists, gender rights advocates, and policy analysts. The council offers technical guidance and peer-reviews research.

Key Functions: Scientific validation of projects, policy research guidance, technical counsel on water and salinity.

Executive Secretariat

Program Execution & Operations

Led by the Executive Director, the Secretariat manages daily administrative, operational, financial, and field activities. It executes Board-approved programs across field offices in Bangladesh.

Key Functions: Project implementation, monitoring & evaluation, donor reporting, field team management.

Compliance Standards

Policies & Safeguards

Institutional policies enforced across all regional programs and field offices.

Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Strict zero-tolerance policy against bribery or extortion with mandatory dual-signature financial controls.

Safeguarding & PSEA

Protection measures ensuring safety for vulnerable adults, women, and children across all field locations.

Gender Equality (GESI)

Guidelines guaranteeing gender parity in hiring, leadership, and beneficiary program selection.

Confidential Grievance Desk

Whistleblower & Ethics Reporting

We provide secure, confidential channels to report any unethical conduct or policy breaches directly to our governance committee.

Contact Governance Desk