Bangladesh and the UK will deepen collaboration on climate change and environmental conservation, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
She emphasised the need for capacity building, rainwater harvesting and purification initiatives, to ensure these benefits reach the people’s doorsteps.
Rizwana Hasan called for the doubling of the $100 billion in climate financing to address the growing needs, stressing the importance of securing a better world for future generations.
She made the call when British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, met her at the Bangladesh Secretariat to discuss these issues on Monday, reports a press release.
Rizwana Hasan reiterated that climate change is a global crisis that demands urgent attention. She highlighted the importance of youth involvement and called for the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA) to be more effective.
She also noted the unique challenges Bangladesh faces, such as water salination, the Rohingya crisis, and climate migration.
High Commissioner Cooke reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s environmental initiatives and emphasized the importance of joint action in achieving global climate goals.
Cooke also highlighted Britain’s ongoing efforts in conserving the Sundarbans and Hakaluki Haor and underscored the importance of youth engagement and the transition to green energy.
The UK and Bangladesh will work closely together at the next COP.
Their discussion focused on bolstering bilateral cooperation in combating climate change, conserving the environment, and managing forests sustainably.
Both parties explored further collaboration opportunities, including capacity building, technology transfer, and policy development.
