Former Norwegian Minister for Development and Environment, Erik Solheim, along with a delegation, met with Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan at Pani Bhaban in Dhaka today. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Mar 2, 2025 (BSS) - Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today stressed the need for strategic partnerships to ensure that climate investments deliver tangible benefits to local communities and ecosystems. 

She reiterated the government’s commitment to sustainable environmental management and the importance of international collaboration.

The environment adviser made the remarks at a meeting with a delegation led by Erik Solheim, former Norwegian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Kavin Kumar Kandasamy, CEO of ProClime, at Pani Bhaban here. 

During the meeting, they focused on strengthening climate cooperation, exploring carbon market opportunities, and advancing ecosystem restoration initiatives in Bangladesh.

They also discussed reforestation, invasive species management, and biodiversity restoration. 

The delegation expressed interests in supporting Bangladesh’s afforestation, agro forestry, and conservation efforts. 

They also proposed sustainable forest management models and eco-restoration programs to enhance environmental resilience.

Highlighting the need for a structured approach to engaging international partners in climate initiatives, the delegation stressed the potential for investments in carbon credit projects and renewable energy solutions. 

They underscored the importance of a robust national framework for implementing article 6 of the Paris Agreement and offered technical support to enhance Bangladesh’s carbon registry system.

Both parties agreed on the urgency of accelerating climate action through public-private collaboration, capacity building, and innovative financing mechanisms. 

Rizwana assured that talks with relevant government departments would be facilitated to explore further cooperation opportunities.