Bangladesh, US seek strengthened relations in addressing climate challenge

City Desk :
Bangladesh and the United States (US) are keen to deepen their bilateral relations in addressing the defining challenges of climate change.

This interest was expressed at the meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury and US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Tuesday at the latter’s US state department office, said a message received here today.

The envoys discussed mitigation, adaptation funding, technology transfer as well as loss and damage and shared perspectives to forge greater bilateral collaborations and on global climate platforms including the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP).

Saber Chowdhury reiterated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s commitment and leadership on climate issues and said Bangladesh would continue to raise voice for the climate vulnerable and least developed countries to address the gaps in the implementation of global climate pledges.

He also briefed Kerry about various climate initiatives of Sheikh Hasina’s progressive government including the ‘Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan’ which plots a trajectory for Bangladesh from vulnerability to resilience to prosperity.

John Kerry said that the US has been engaging with countries to reduce global emissions and working with institutions like the World Bank on funding issues.