Govt to mobilise $15b for climate action: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said the Bangladesh government will try to mobilise US$ 15 billion over five years for climate actions.

The minister said this when a joint delegation of Climate Parliament and Bloomberg Foundation, led by Chairman of 'Climate Parliament' Tanvir Shakil Joy, MP, exchanged views with him at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday.

The ministry will craft a concrete implementation plan following Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan and Five-Year Plan, he said.

“To build a resilient and climate-smart Bangladesh, each activity will be meticulously prioritised and harmonised, ensuring the maximum impact,” added the environment minister.

“We're open to all in this journey. Increasing use of renewable energy is our priority. We'll harness the latest innovations and cutting-edge technology but with a Bangladeshi twist,” he said.
 
The delegation shared insights and initiatives from different regions, highlighting the importance of a unified approach to combat climate change. Both parties discussed potential collaborations, including knowledge exchange, joint initiatives, and policy implementations aimed at achieving shared environmental goals.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue fostering a robust partnership between the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Climate Parliament and Bloomberg Foundation.

Convenor of the organisation Nahim Razzaq, MP; Ali Izadi, Head of Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Foundation; Iaahu Kikuma, Senior Associate, Bloomberg Foundation; Tarun Balakrishnam, South Asia Leader, Bloomberg Foundation; and Mohammad Mamun Mia, Executive Director, The Earth, Secretariat, Climate Parliament Bangladesh; were present, among others.