DHAKA, Oct 27, 2022 (BSS) - The British High Commission in Dhaka organised a discussion with representatives from the Bangladesh government, policymakers, NGOs, and youth organisations on how to work together in building momentum for solutions to climate change in Bangladesh.
 
The discussion was held at the Residence of the British High Commissioner where young climate change activists from Bangladesh Youth Environment Initiative (BYEI) shared their ideas with climate experts and policy influencers, said a press release issued by British high commission here today. 
"As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Bangladesh is playing a key role internationally both in prompting high emitting countries to be more ambitious, as well as setting the example in building resilience," British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson said while addressing the discussion. 

The envoy said the UK and Bangladesh are partnered closely in the run up to COP26 to raise global ambition and both the countries continue to work closely to turn commitments into action. 

Chair of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources and Co-Chair of Climate Parliament Waseqa Ayesha Khan Director, International Centre for Climate Change and Development Professor Saleemul Huq, Country Director, Action Aid Bangladesh Farah Kabir and CEO, HSBC Bangladesh Md Mahbub ur Rahman, among others, among others, spoke on the occasion. 
 
Organised ahead of COP27 in November, the aim of the event was to strengthen UK-Bangladesh cooperation on climate change by exchanging views and practical suggestions for action at all levels. 
 
Particular focus was given to views from young people who will have to face the harsh impacts of climate change in the years ahead more than anyone else. The debate highlighted the difficulties of transitioning to clean energy and the costs of adaptation, particularly amongst vulnerable countries like Bangladesh.
 
The UK is committed to working with Bangladesh in tackling the adverse effects of climate change, said the release. 
 
Britain is currently supporting Dhaka's work on expanding renewable energy to help meet Bangladesh's stretching target of 40 percent of the country's energy from clean and renewable sources by 2041.