DHAKA, Dec 17, 2024 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today sought financial and technical support of Nordic countries for establishing a wildlife sanctuary for captive elephants in Bangladesh. 

She made the request when Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Nicolas Weeks, Norwegian Ambassador Hakon Arald Gulbrandsen and Deputy Head of Mission of Denmark Anders Karlsen called on her at her Secretariat office here.

During the meeting, they discussed issues relating to wildlife, environmental pollution caused by single use of plastic bags, conservation of bio-diversity and renewable energy.  
    
Rizwana, also adviser for water resources, sought cooperation form Nordic countries to clean up rivers across Bangladesh.

Highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions for plastic pollution, she invited Nordic countries to share their experiences with Bangladesh in this regard.
The Nordic ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to extend cooperation in biodiversity conservation, prevention of river pollution and development of renewable energy.

Deputy Head of Mission of Denmark Anders Karlsen expressed Denmark's interest in a $1.2 billion investment for establishing an offshore wind farm in Cox’s Bazar, which would generate 500 MW of electricity.
 
Norwegian ambassador shared Norway’s readiness to support the implementation of a "Marine Litter Prevention Project" aimed at promoting sustainable plastic use and reducing marine litter across Bangladesh.

Rizwana accepted an invitation to attend the Nordic Day celebration on February 6, 2025, as the chief guest, underscoring the growing partnership between Bangladesh and the Nordic countries in addressing environmental challenges.

Senior officials of the two ministries and embassies also present on the occasion.