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BD seeks support from ADB for its climate resilience scheme

Published : Thursday, 4 July, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 346
Special correspondent
Bangladesh sought strong partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote sustainable development and environmental protection including technical assistance, financing, and policy guidance.

Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury sought the ADB support on Wednesday during a meeting with Yingming Yang, Vice President (South, Central, and West Asia) of the lender at his Bangladesh Secretariat office.

During the meeting, they discussed ongoing and future collaborations between the ADB and the government of Bangladesh, focusing on environmental sustainability, climate resilience, air and marine pollution control, carbon trading, capacity building and blue economy, according to a press release.

To Strengthen Climate Collaboration, both sides emphasized the importance of continued cooperation to address the challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation in the region," it reads.

Yingming Yang reaffirmed ADBs commitment to supporting Bangladeshs efforts through technical assistance, financing, and policy guidance, during the meeting.

The Environment Minister said Bangladesh is committed to building resilience and sustainable development and ADBs support plays a crucial role in this endeavor.

He said the government of Bangladesh has taken significant strides in environmental protection and climate change adaptation.

However, the challenges we face are immense and multifaceted. We need robust financial mechanisms, advanced technologies, and capacity-building initiatives to meet our goals.

The collaboration with ADB has been instrumental in providing the necessary resources and expertise to drive our initiatives forward, he said.

"Together, we can explore innovative solutions, enhance our adaptive capacities, and ensure that our development trajectory is both green and inclusive. He reiterated commitment to working hand in hand with the Asian Development Bank.

We value your support and look forward to deepening our collaboration to create a sustainable and resilient Bangladesh," Saber Chowdhury said. He expressed his appreciation for ADBs support and highlighted the critical role of international partnerships in achieving Bangladeshs environmental and climate goals.



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