Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, today (October 6) stressed the need for enhancing regional cooperation in addressing the adverse impacts of climate change.
She highlighted the importance of providing information and data on rainfall, structural conditions, and water in advance to downstream countries from upstream countries.
She added that upstream and downstream countries must work together to this end.
The Environment Adviser made these remarks as the chief guest at the Annual Community of Practice (COP) Network Convention.
The event, organized by the Manusher Jonno Foundation under the project ‘EmPower: Women for Climate Resilient Societies, ‘ was held at BRAC Centre Inn in the capital.
She also mentioned that the government is taking steps to prevent food shortages during natural disasters.
Rizwana called for international efforts to achieve zero carbon emissions and secure funding from the Loss and Damage Fund.
She further noted that women are the most affected by climate change and assured them that their participation in the National Adaptation Plan would be ensured.
