Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo held a courtesy meeting with Michael Miller, Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the Bangladesh Secretariat recently.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and the European Union in addressing climate change, advancing the green energy transition, and promoting environmental sustainability.
The two sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF), climate finance, expansion of renewable energy, carbon credit mechanisms, the circular economy, green energy transition initiatives, and preparations for the upcoming COP31.
During the meeting, the Environment Minister highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to address the impacts of climate change through large-scale tree plantation programs, development of carbon credit systems, increased use of renewable energy, enhancement of climate adaptation capacity, promotion of environmentally friendly construction blocks as alternatives to conventional bricks, and wildlife conservation initiatives.
EU Ambassador Michael Miller praised Bangladesh’s initiatives in environmental protection and climate action. He expressed the European Union’s interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh on green energy transition and climate adaptation programs.
