DHAKA, Oct 23, 2024 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said USAID will provide a grant of US$ 15 million for the USAID ClimAct Project. 
 
This initiative will assist the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in implementing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to promote green and climate-resilient pathways for Bangladesh, he said. 
 
The adviser said the project will focus on three key areas: policy and planning, accessing finance, and governance of climate actions.
 
She made this announcement following a meeting with a USAID delegation, led by its director Joseph Lessard, at Bangladesh Secretariat here. 
 
They discussed enhancing climate resilience and environmental sustainability through the ClimAct Project.
 
During the meeting, Rizwana highlighted the importance of international collaboration, stating, the ClimAct Project is a crucial step in Bangladesh’s fight against climate change, and USAID's support will strengthen its efforts to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems. 
 
She emphasised the need for global partnerships to address climate challenges, adding “collaborating with partners like USAID will enhance our ability to mitigate the impacts of climate change particularly in flood-prone, river-eroding, and coastal areas”.
 
Joseph Lessard reaffirmed USAID's commitment to working with Bangladesh on environmental initiatives, praising the country's proactive approach to climate issues and pledging continued support for long-term climate resilience.