Dhaka, Broadcasting News Corporation: The Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury said, Bangladesh government will try to mobilize $15 billion over five years for climate actions. He said his ministry will craft a concrete implementation plan following Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan and Five year plan. To build a resilient, climate-smart Bangladesh each activity will be meticulously prioritized and harmonized, ensuring maximum impact. Environment Minister said this while a delegation of Climate Parliament and Bloomberg Foundation led by Chairman of ‘Climate Parliament’ Member of Parliament Tanvir Shakil Joy exchanged views with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury in his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday 30 January. The Environment Minister said we’re open to all on this journey. Increasing use of renewable energy is our priorities. We’ll harness the latest innovations and cutting-edge technology but with a Bangladeshi twist. Solutions will be relevant, tailored to our unique needs and landscape. Suggestions will be welcomed in this regard. The Bloomberg Foundation delegation shared insights and initiatives from different regions, highlighting the importance of a unified approach to combat climate change. Both parties discussed potential collaborations, including knowledge exchange, joint initiatives and policy implementations aimed at achieving shared environmental goals. Minister Chowdhury affirmed his ministry’s dedication to working closely with partners, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to address the ever-growing challenges posed by climate change. The discussions centered around collaborative efforts to address pressing climate issues and foster sustainable environmental practices. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue fostering a robust partnership between the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Climate Parliament and Bloomberg Foundation. Convenor of the organization Member of Parliament Nahim Razzaq, Ali Izadi, Head of Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Foundation, Iaahu Kikuma, Senior Associate, Bloomberg Foundation, Tarun Balakrishnam, South Asia Leader, Bloomberg Foundation and Mohammad Mamun Mia, Executive Director, The Earth, Secretariat, Climate Parliament Bangladesh were present among others.
The Bloomberg Foundation representative handed over a booklet titled ‘Bangladesh’s power sector is on the verge of making the right decision’ published by Bloomberg NEF