Today, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the adviser for environment, forests, and climate change, stated that the government is dedicated to making the most efficient use of the climate budget.
She made the statement during the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies’ (BIISS) “Global Climate Negotiation Challenges and Priorities for Bangladesh” seminar, which was held in its auditorium here.
Rizwana emphasized a number of important concerns regarding climate governance and the priorities of Bangladesh.
According to her, the Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF) allocation guidelines have been revised, and money has been disbursed with greater caution.
She mentioned that international climate funds must be utilised properly to achieve meaningful outcomes, while the ongoing efforts aim to identify priority sectors for climate investments. The environment adviser, however, warned that without reducing carbon emissions, global environmental damage cannot be mitigated, regardless of increased spending.
She highlighted that various initiatives are being implemented to address Bangladesh’s environmental challenges.
“We must rethink development strategies. If rivers and canals are filled up, how can adaptation efforts succeed? Abandoning a consumerist lifestyle is necessary,” she observed.
Regarding the choking air pollution, Rizwana stated that a task team has been established to control it and would shortly start working.
The use of single-use plastics is being discouraged, and actions are also being taken against the polluters, she said.
The advisor urged a focus on strengthening resilience, obtaining sufficient money for adaptation, and guaranteeing transparency in the fulfillment of international commitments.
In order to give voice to marginalized groups and guarantee that developed countries fulfill their financial and technological obligations, she emphasized fair negotiations in international fora.
Additionally, BIISS Director General Major General Iftekhar Anis and BIISS Ambassador AFM Gousal Azam Sarker talked.
The seminar featured a number of powerpoint presentations that addressed topics such as climate diplomacy, loss and damage, global climate financing negotiation, and the geopolitics of climate negotiations.
The seminar gathered together diplomats, researchers, politicians, and climate specialists to discuss urgent concerns such as the need for higher mitigation targets from major emitters, delayed progress on loss and damage mechanisms, and inadequate climate finance.
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