Rizwana calls for regional cooperation in dealing with climate change

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the adviser for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, on Sunday (October 6) stressed the need for enhancing regional cooperation in addressing the adverse impacts of climate change.

She highlighted the importance of providing information and data on rainfall, structural conditions and water in advance to downstream countries from upstream countries.

Both upstream and downstream countries must work together to this end, she added.

The environment adviser made these remarks while addressing a convention titled "Annual Community of Practice (COP) Network Convention" as the chief guest.

The event was organised by Manusher Jonno Foundation under the project 'EmPower: Women for Climate Resilient Societies' held at BRAC Centre Inn in Dhaka.

She also mentioned that the government is taking steps to prevent food shortages during natural disasters.

Rizwana called for international efforts to achieve zero carbon emissions and secure funding from the Loss and Damage Fund.

She further noted that women are the most affected by climate change and assured that their participation would be ensured in the National Adaptation Plan.

Presided over by Shaheen Anam, executive director of Manusher Jonno Foundation, the event was addressed, among others, by Maria Stridsman, head of Development Cooperation at the Embassy of Sweden in Bangladesh; and Gitanjali Singh, Country Representative for UN Women.

During the event, the 'Women's Climate Action Network' was launched, and five female entrepreneurs were awarded with the 'Women's Role in Combating Climate Change Award 2024'.

Participants at the convention discussed strategies for increasing women's participation and leadership in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Various panel discussions, workshops and presentations were held on women's empowerment, climate resilience and gender equality.

Source: BSS