Strategic partnerships key to climate actions: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the need for strategic partnerships to ensure that climate investments deliver tangible benefits to local communities and ecosystems. 

She made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation led by Erik Solheim, former Norwegian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Kavin Kumar Kandasamy, CEO of ProClime, at Pani Bhaban today (2 March).

During the meeting, she reiterated the government’s commitment to sustainable environmental management and the importance of international collaboration.

The discussions focused on strengthening climate cooperation, exploring carbon market opportunities, and advancing ecosystem restoration initiatives in Bangladesh.

Key topics included reforestation, invasive species management, and biodiversity restoration. The delegation expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh’s afforestation, agroforestry, and conservation efforts. 

They also proposed sustainable forest management models and eco-restoration programs to enhance environmental resilience.

Highlighting the need for a structured approach to engaging international partners in climate initiatives, the delegation stressed the potential for investments in carbon credit projects and renewable energy solutions. 

They underscored the importance of a robust national framework for implementing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and offered technical support to enhance Bangladesh’s carbon registry system.

Both parties agreed on the urgency of accelerating climate action through public-private collaboration, capacity building, and innovative financing mechanisms. 

Rizwana Hasan assured that discussions with relevant government departments would be facilitated to explore further cooperation opportunities.