The government is formulating an effective national adaptation plan to address the risks of climate change, said Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin.
“The plan is being formulated on the basis of the views of each concerned ministry, department and the general public. National Adaptation Plan will be implemented with the cooperation of all concerned. Bangladesh will be able to minimise the risk of climate change by adopting and implementing medium and long-term projects as planned,” he said.
The environment minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the National Adaptation Plan Pre-Validation Workshop organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change at Hotel Intercontinental, Dhaka on Saturday.
The environment minister said that the implementation of the project for climate adaptation will be assisted by the developed world by increasing its finances, technology and capabilities.
“The Ministry of Environment will co-operate with all other ministries in this regard. The minister said the government is working to ensure security for the people in terms of food, water, electricity, health, etc. Initiatives are being taken to further enhance the capacity to deal with natural disasters,” he added.
The minister further said that despite the fact that Bangladesh produces a little amount of greenhouse gas, all possible efforts are being made for its mitigation under the direction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
“The world's industrialised nations responsible for producing greenhouse gases should come forward to help the vulnerable countries,” he said.
Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Md Mostafa Kamal presided over the workshop.
Deputy Minister of the ministry Habibun Nahar, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury, National Project Director of the NAP Preparation Project and Additional Secretary (Climate Change) Md Mizanul Hoque Chowdhury and Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Bangladesh Van Nguyen addressed the workshop as the special guest.
