Under the CIRDAP Knowledge Series – 2026, CIRDAP in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) is going to organize a webinar titled ‘Villages to Net Zero: Solar Solutions for Climate Action in Rural Asia and the Pacific’. The Director General of International Solar Alliance (ISA). Mr. Ashish Khanna will be graced as the esteemed speaker of the webinar Date: Monday, June 29, 2026 Time: 2:30 PM Bangladesh Time (2:00 PM IST) As countries across Asia and the Pacific strive to achieve their climate commitments and net-zero targets, rural communities have a vital role to play in the transition toward a sustainable future. Solar energy offers a practical, affordable, and environmentally friendly solution to address energy poverty, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen climate resilience in rural areas. From powering homes, schools, health facilities, irrigation systems, and rural enterprises to supporting clean cooking and sustainable livelihoods, solar technologies are transforming villages into hubs of green development. By promoting decentralized renewable energy systems, enhancing energy access, and creating economic opportunities, solar solutions can accelerate rural development while contributing significantly to climate action. Empowering rural communities through solar innovation is therefore essential for building a resilient, inclusive, and net-zero future for the region. Link to join Topic: Webinar on ‘Villages to Net Zero: Solar Solutions for Climate Action in Rural Asia and the Pacific’ Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91748979967?pwd=yOh8A9zCIhdC4pZXlbAqiEta4wPCHE.1 Meeting ID: 917 4897 9967 Passcode: 443292 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/91748979967/invitations?signature=ZibcTNytJEotaDjSUI8hg_GGjI5AdyVv7Kq98WagsKg

On occasion of the International Year of Women Farmers, APAARI, together with ARINEENA, CACAARI, FARA, and CIRDAP, is jointly co-organizing a Webinar Series in 2026. The webinar titled ‘Women Farmers Leading Climate-Resilient Farming’, scheduled for 23 June 2026 at 3:00 PM (Bangkok Time)/2:00 PM (Dhaka Time) The webinar will focus on the following themes: Thank you very much for your continued support and collaboration. We look forward to your support in disseminating this invitation widely through your networks. Registration link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xA6MksA9RLKfTSUya36prg Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link to join the webinar.  

We are pleased to announce that CIRDAP and NIRDPR successfully organised the CIRDAP-NIRDPR Collaborative International Training programmes on “Building Resilient Rural Communities in a Changing Climate” at NIRDPR, Hyderabad, from 27 April to 2 May 2026. It is the last of three programmes sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, for the financial year 2025-26. The programme was attended by a total of 26 executives, including representatives from ten CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs), namely Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka and CIRDAP and NIRDPR representatives. See the detailed programme report: Click Here

We are pleased to announce that CIRDAP and NIRDPR successfully organised the CIRDAP-NIRDPR Collaborative International Training programmes on “Community Driven Approaches to Sustainable Rural Livelihoods” at NIRDPR, Hyderabad, from 13 to 18 April 2026. It is the second of three programmes sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, for the financial year 2025-26. The programme was attended by a total of 20 participants, including delegates from nine CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs), namely Bangladesh, Lao PDR, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Sri Lanka and representatives from CIRDAP and NIRDPR. See the detailed programme report: Click Here

We are pleased to announce that CIRDAP and NIRDPR successfully organised the CIRDAP-NIRDPR Collaborative International Training programmes on “Geo-informatics Applications in Rural Development” at NIRDPR, Hyderabad, from 30th March to 4th April 2026. It is the first of three programmes sponsored by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, for the financial year 2025-26. The programme was attended by a total of 17 participants, including delegates from eight CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs), namely Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, and representatives from CIRDAP and NIRDPR. See the detailed programme report: Click Here

CIRDAP’s upcoming webinar titled: Action Lab for Inclusion of Transgender and Gender-Variant Youths in Mainstream Livelihood’will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM (Bangladesh Time) | 10:30 AM (India Time) The webinar discussion will focus on the project ‘Action Lab for Inclusion of Transgender and Gender-Variant Youths in Mainstream Livelihood’ implemented by CIRDAP & National Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), India. This project piloted innovative approaches to integrate transgender and gender-variant youth into mainstream livelihood opportunities. The project has generated practical models and policy-relevant insights to advance social inclusion in rural economies. Speaker: Dr Sandhya Gopakumaran Director Training & Development DDU-GKY Resource Cell National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), Hyderabad, India. Meeting Link Time: May 21, 2026 11:00 AM Dhaka Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99704719160?pwd=xGl5TtDRXQOi24labBbVWlCQGZj9UR.1 Meeting ID: 997 0471 9160 Passcode: 006382 — Join by SIP • 99704719160@zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/99704719160/invitations?signature=fGtnu0OHNyGqCI9q838Bwwh8Dm6VyV3k70YIvAUFLuA