According to a news release, the British High Commission Dhaka has scheduled a multi-stakeholder climate debate for Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the High Commissioner’s Residence.
“Towards COP28: Building momentum for climate action” titled discussion brought together representatives from policymakers, academic, private sectors, civil society, youth and media.
Understanding the goals and perspectives of many parties was the main goal of this conversation, which will help the UK both during COP28 and in guiding its bilateral climate partnership with Bangladesh afterward.
Two panel discussions were held during the event, one on the role of youth in addressing climate change and the other on private sector involvement in the issue. A question and answer period ensued after this.
The panelists emphasized that, in order to prevent the worst effects of climate change, the COP28 offers a singular chance to speak with one voice on common priorities.
The discussion emphasised the importance of youth leadership in the policy-making process to accelerate climate action. The panellists have also raised the challenges young people often face when engaging in climate action.
The panel discussion on the private sector focused on the incentives that might enable the private sector to engage more in climate change adaptation and mitigation.
The discussants also emphasised how Bangladesh can harness the benefits of carbon markets, digital revolution, NGO-private sector partnerships, and Just Transition in the RMG Sector in Bangladesh.
British Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director, Matt Cannell, said, “The UK and Bangladesh continue to work closely to turn climate commitments into action and have common objectives for COP28. It is vital that COP28 keeps the 1.5 degree target alive, makes progress towards a clean energy transition, away from fossil fuels, and rebuilds trust on climate financing commitments.”
A priority for the UK is to ensure that COP28 delivers an outcome that puts the world on track in climate action.
In the run-up to COP28 and beyond, the UK will take the lead in international discussions and summits, collaborating with allies and promoting greater ambition.
Ministers from the UK and Bangladesh signed a climate deal in March 2023, pledging to collaborate in order to achieve the results of COP26 and COP27 and to increase global ambition on climate action.
