Govt working to secure climate finance based on equity, respect: Mahdi

Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin has said Bangladesh has been working with the international community to secure climate financing on the basis of equity and respect.

Highlighting the government’s various initiatives and plans, Mahdi said, “Changes are being brought to end the existing energy crisis and protect the environment. Solar power is being prioritised instead of fossil fuel and its use is being made mandatory in government buildings.”

“Besides, electric vehicles are being encouraged through policy support to reduce the carbon emission. Project to produce power from wastes has also been taken,” Mahdi added.

Mahdi made the remarks at a seminar held jointly by Dhaka University and Stockholm University at the capital’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel on Sunday morning.

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Stating that joint initiatives by the international community are needed to prevent global warming, Mahdi said, “Although Bangladesh’s role in carbon emission is negligible, it is one of the nations facing the risks of climate change the most. This is why the government is working to make the ‘Loss and Damage Fund’ most effective and ensure enough climate financing.”

Urging the young generation to come forward to protect the environment, Mahdi added that the young students need to work on new environment-friendly ideas and innovative startups.

“The government will provide highest support to effective initiatives and research by the students due to national interest and environmental protection,” he further said.   

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Shaikh Faridul Islam, among others, were present at the seminar.