Environment and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized on Sunday that Bangladesh’s partnership with the World Bank is essential for advancing national environmental priorities.
She highlighted the World Bank’s role in advancing Bangladesh’s environmental goals during a meeting with a delegation from the global lender, where they discussed Bangladesh’s environmental safeguards and explored opportunities for sustainable development.
“Together, we aim to strengthen the nation’s defenses against climate threats, protect biodiversity, and foster a sustainable environment for our people,” she stated.
The World Bank delegation, led by Christian Albert Peter, Practice Manager at the World Bank, met her at the Secretariat.
The discussions focused on bolstering Bangladesh’s climate resilience, enhancing environmental safeguards, and exploring opportunities for sustainable development.
Christian Albert Peter expressed the World Bank’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote green growth, environmental protection, and community resilience amid climate change challenges.
“Our shared vision with Bangladesh is to integrate environmental considerations into all development projects, ensuring long-term ecological health and socioeconomic well-being,” he said.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to explore project areas and strategic interventions to address climate adaptation, sustainable development, and biodiversity conservation.
Both sides expressed optimism about the positive impacts of these initiatives, reaffirming their dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable growth in Bangladesh.
The Secretary, Additional Secretary, and Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, along with World Bank officials Ana Lusia Gomes Lima, Senior Environmental Specialist; Eun Joo Allison Yi, Senior Environmental Specialist; and Jihae Kwon, Environmental Economist, were also present.