Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, said that the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) will work on addressing the water crisis in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
The collaboration will explore ways to improve the lives of local communities by sharing knowledge and identifying opportunities, according to a press statement.
She made these remarks during a meeting with the Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh at her office.
They discussed potential partnerships between UNOPS and the government to tackle climate change, forest conservation, and sustainable development.
Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of sustainable infrastructure projects to minimize environmental harm while promoting economic growth.
She also stressed the need for collaboration on addressing air pollution and the pollution of Saint Martin’s Island, including the management of single-use plastics.
The UNOPS Country Manager reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s environmental goals, particularly in areas like ecosystem services and climate resilience.
Both parties agreed on the necessity of cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those related to climate action.
