Building green fuel-based food system stressed for protecting environment
RAJSHAHI, Oct 23, 2025 (BSS)- Social watchdogs at a public gathering here today u called for building green fuel-based food systems for protecting the environment from the negative impact of fossil fuel-dependent systems.
Eco-friendly food systems should be promoted for averting negative impact on human health, they told the meeting here.
WE THE 99, Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) and Bangladesh Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK), a research-based development organization, arranged the public gathering at Lalon Shah Open Stage in the city as part of the Global Red campaign.
“Renew the food system, phase out fossil fuel” was the slogan of the event.
BARCK Regional Coordinator Shahidul Islam readout the concept paper on the issue, putting forward a set of recommendations on how to attain the cherished goal.
Cultural activist Waliur Rahman, Barendra Youth Forum President Shaikh Tasnim Jamal, Adivasi Youth leader Sabitry Hembrom, youth environment activist Hasibul Hasnat, Youth Coordinator Atikur Rahman also spoke on the occasion.
They unanimously called for launching green fuel and sustainable agriculture methods together with undertaking effective initiatives for empowerment of the small and local farmers for their food security.
Besides, emphasis should be given on formulating eco-friendly policy and its implementation and equity-based food system.