Staff Reporter :
Daffodil International University (DIU), in collaboration with the Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS), recently organized an important event titled “Pre-COP29 Group Discussion: Advancing Sustainable Living & Green Economy for Climate Action”.
The event took place at the Conference Room, Knowledge Tower, Daffodil Smart City (DSC), DIU. It brought together academics, representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), NGOs, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss Bangladesh’s role and contributions to global climate action in preparation for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), scheduled for November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
With nearly 200 countries participating, COP29 serves as a pivotal platform for assessing global progress on climate goals, negotiating commitments, and fostering international cooperation to address climate change. nDr. MahfuzaParveen, Director of the Division of Research and Associate Professor of Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management (ESDM) at DIU, delivered the keynote speech.
She highlighted the importance of Bangladesh’s initiatives to a green economy and DIU’s role in climate action through its educational programs, research, and sustainability initiatives. She emphasized that DIU’s leadership in sustainability has been recognized globally through top rankings, including 1st position among public.