BDMoEFCC

This is the official X (Twitter) handle of the Ministry of #Environment, #Forest and #Climate_Change;
Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

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South Asia must unite for climate resilience and shared prosperity.
At the SDPI Conference in Islamabad, Env. Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan urged joint action on air & plastic pollution, water security, and climate disasters: “Sustainability must be at the heart of our future.”

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Ambassador of KSA, Dr. Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah, met with Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan. Advisor sought Saudi cooperation for climate risk, greening, & safe water projects in coastal areas. Amb. expressed optimism for bilateral cooperation in climate Resilience.

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Environment Advisor urges the global community for legal recognition of rights to water, land, food, and the environment. At UNCCD #COP16, she advocated for regional cooperation in river basin management and stressed the urgent need for global action to combat desertification.

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Environment Advisor Rizwana Hasan emphasized the urgent need for collaborative action on droughts and land degradation at #COP16 in Riyadh. She called for global actions for mitigation and adaptation, stressing the protection of shared river basins and international waters.

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, called for prioritizing public funding for climate adaptation at the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Adaptation Finance at #COP29Baku. She emphasized channeling funds through UNFCCC mechanisms

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Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, stressed the vital role of energy transitions for Bangladesh's sustainable development at #COP29. She highlighted policy revisions, reduced tariffs, and foreign investment in solar energy.

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French delegation led by Ambassador #Marie_Masdupuy met Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH to discuss collaboration on forest protection, air & river pollution, ecosystem preservation, and more. Key topics: polythene ban, climate action, NAP, coastal afforestation, and Adaptation Pact.

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#UNDP delegation led by Resident Representative #Stefan_Liller met with Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH to discuss enhancing collaboration on climate resilience, sustainable development, and environmental management in Bangladesh. Together, they aim to combat climate change.

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The Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change has donated Tk 46.64 lakh to the Chief Adviser’s relief fund for flood victims. This amount was collected from one day's salary of the Ministry of Finance & its departments. #BangladeshFloods

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH urges future projects to prioritize #eco_friendly building designs, ensuring natural sunlight and airflow, and using sustainable materials like #block bricks. She called for greater efforts to curb pollution and promote wildlife conservation.

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH stressed global cooperation to tackle plastic pollution and conserve biodiversity at the CICA conference in Astana. She called for combating air pollution. She urged nations to work together for a sustainable, zero-carbon future. #CICA

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH held meeting with Rory Mungoven of the UN Human Rights Organization to discuss collaboration on human rights protection in Bangladesh. The meeting focused on addressing violations during the anti-discrimination student movement. #HumanRights

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH said projects should be taken to prevent flooding and river erosion at a low cost, & people's opinions & welfare should be taken into consideration. Mandate implementation, #transparency and #accountability must be ensured for #good_governance.

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH said ADB will support low-cost river cleaning projects. ADB will also help execute Bangladesh's climate plans. She emphasized private sector involvement, youth engagement, & capacity building during talks with #ADB Country Director.

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Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH announced deeper Bangladesh-UK collaboration on climate change & environmental conservation. Key areas: capacity building, managing forests and waterbodies etc. UK’s High Commissioner reaffirmed support for Bangladesh's environmental Initiatives.

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH announced urgent measures to prevent illegal encroachment on heritage wetlands and rivers. She emphasized repairing embankments to protect crops. Efforts to control river pollution and prevent erosion will be intensified.

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH for zero-tolerance policy against corruption. Emphasized strict legal action against irregularities, or negligence in environmental and forest conservation.Urged officials to prioritize monitor illegal bird trade, and enhance transparency.

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Environment Advisor @SyedaRizwanaH emphasized making the ministry more people-friendly. Key priorities include banning polythene, controlling air and noise pollution, river protection, waste management, and enforcing High Court orders. These steps are to #protect_environment.

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For sustainable #Sundarban management & #Environmental conservation, #Bangladesh and #Germany @giz_gmbh signed two agreements @bdmoefcc . SONG and SUNDAR-BAY projects will boost #mangrove management, marine conservation, and regional cooperation.

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Don't panic about #Russell’s #Viper snakes, be cautious and careful