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Bangladesh highlights adequate and quality Climate Finance at COP29
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan underscored the importance of adequate and quality climate financing under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). Speaking at the Bangladesh Press Conference at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, she stressed the need for a USD 1.3...
Rizwana for coordination between financial institutions, development partners
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today stressed the need for coordination among local, national, bilateral, multilateral financial institutions (MFIs) and development partners to access climate finance, reports BSS. Speaking at an event titled The Feasibility...
Bangladesh and Japan decide to sign MoUs on waste management, carbon trading, climate resilience initiatives
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change and Water Resources called on Keiichiro Asao, Minister of the Environment of Japan in a bilateral meeting, at the Japanese Representative Office at COP29 in Azerbaijans capital Baku. The meeting decided to sign...
Minister-level meeting on climate change risks to be held in January: Rizwana
Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said a minister-level meeting to discuss the risks of climate change will be held in January 2025, with representatives from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh in attendance, reports UNB. She, however, didnt disclose the location of the meeting. Adviser...
Environment Adviser seeks UK support in NAP implementation and combatting noise pollution
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, emphasized the need for expanded support from the UK to implement the National Adaptation Plan (NAP). The Ministry also sought potential grant assistance from the British...
Govt published list of 1000 endangered plants to ensure conservation: Adviser
Adviser to environment, forest and climate change ministry Syeda Rizwana Hasan said on Monday that a Red List of 1,000 endangered plant species has been prepared to ensure effective conservation and management of plant species in Bangladesh. She shared the information at the publication event of...
Wildlife hunting must be stopped to protect biodiversity: Adviser
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized the need to end wildlife hunting, capturing, and trafficking to protect biodiversity. She called for the preservation of all wildlife, including tigers and elephants, and urged that deforestation be stopped to save...
Govt working to ensure Garo rights in forest land: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, on Friday affirmed that the government is committed to securing the rights of the Garo people in forest areas. Legal measures will be taken to safeguard land rights, water...
Environment Advisor launches national air quality management action plan
Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Syeda Rizwana Hasan said government has developed the National Air Quality Management Action Plan, for strategic actions to tackle the sources of air pollution, improve air monitoring, and enhance enforcement mechanisms. It provides...
Bangladesh calls for equitable climate solutions, global support to enhance its resilience
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the role of youth, stating that youth in Bangladesh have always been powerful change makers, as history shows, and called for equitable climate solutions and global support to enhance Bangladeshs...
Bangladesh has no issue that should bar a foreign country to restrict visa: Rizwana
The interim government on Thursday said there is no situation in Bangladesh that should bar any foreign country from restricting their visa for Bangladeshis, stressing that no other country has taken such restrictive measures. I dont think there is any situation in Bangladesh that should bar any...
Old, unfit vehicles to be banned in Dhaka after 6 months: Environment Adviser
In response to demands from vehicle owners, the government has decided to allow just six months for the phase-out of old, unfit vehicles in Dhaka. During this period, vehicle owners will be required to switch to environmentally friendly vehicles. Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of...
USAID to Provide $15 Million to Boost Climate Resilience in Bangladesh: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources on Wednesday said that USAID will provide a grant of $15 million for the USAID ClimAct Project. She said this initiative will assist the Ministry of Environment, Forest and...
EU will back govt’s ongoing reform initiatives: Rizwana
Environment, Forests and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said the European Union (EU) will back the ongoing reform initiatives of the interim government, reports BSS. She said that the EU has also stated that it would support Bangladesh in expanding renewable energy...
Govt is determined to set example in controlling pollution: Environment Advisor
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Water Resources said the government is determined to lead by example in controlling air, noise, plastic, and river pollution. Our efforts are focused on ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for the...
Environment department halts Gulshan Lake filling on adviser’s orders
The Department of Environment (DoE) has halted the filling of Gulshan Lake following directives from Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, in response to complaints regarding the illegal activity, reports UNB. On Monday afternoon, a team from the...
Bangladesh to play a key role in COP29: Rizwana Hasan
Environment, Forest Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasized Bangladeshs active participation in COP29, ensuring that climate-vulnerable nations are at the forefront of global climate action. Bangladesh looks forward to contributing to meaningful discussions at COP29,...
Environment Adviser calls for equitable climate finance and strong adaptation strategies ahead of COP29
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized that climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation strategies must be fair and prioritize the most vulnerable populations. She stated that the promise of providing $100 billion to address the...
Collaboration of civil society is essential for building an equitable state: Rizwana
Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday highlighted the essential role of civil society in the quest for an equitable society and state, asserting that this objective transcends the agenda of any interim government. Speaking virtually at a national consultation organized by the CSO...