Syeda Rizwana Hasan, interim government’s adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources; has said that the EU will back the ongoing reforms of the interim government.
She also said that the EU will support Bangladesh in expanding renewable energy facilities and offer cooperation in specific areas of expertise. Additionally, the EU will prioritise financing key climate actions.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan said this while Michael Miller, the European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on her at her office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Wednesday.
During the meeting, they discussed pressing environmental concerns, climate change mitigation, and ways to strengthen Bangladesh-EU cooperation on sustainable development initiatives.
The European Union has been a key partner in Bangladesh’s efforts to combat climate change and protect our rich biodiversity, said stated Syeda Rizwana Hasan.
She also said, “We value the EU’s continued support in environmental conservation and their commitment to promoting green growth strategies in our country.”
Michael Miller said that the EU is deeply interested in collaborating with Bangladesh on various issues, including climate change. He affirmed that the EU will continue supporting the interim government and is confident in working with Bangladesh.
He emphasised the need to stabilize law and order to attract more foreign investment and mentioned that the EU is interested in financing gender-sensitive projects.
He also emphasized the EU’s willingness to further collaborate with Bangladesh in areas like renewable energy, forest conservation, and pollution control.
The discussion also touched on upcoming joint initiatives between the Ministry and the EU to enhance environmental governance, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources. Both parties expressed optimism about the future of Bangladesh-EU environmental cooperation, especially in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.
