Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, has said that all government institutions will be brought under renewable energy within the next two to three years. She emphasized that government agencies themselves must take the lead in the country’s transition to renewable energy. She made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the opening session of the international conference “Road to COP30: How Can National Interests Be Aligned with Global Climate Goals?” held at the BRAC Center Inn in Dhaka. The theme of the conference was “A World Beyond Crisis: Climate Solutions That Work.” Emphasizing sustainable consumption and production, she called for the adoption of environmentally friendly strategies across all sectors. The adviser said that the Department of Environment, with the support of the World Bank, is constructing eco-friendly office buildings in different regions and developing models of energy-efficient, green buildings in collaboration with architects and engineers. She also noted that technology transfer alone would not solve the problem. Rizwana Hasan observed that double-counting in climate finance and weak global governance systems have eroded trust and hindered the flow of adaptation support. She stated that Bangladesh [...]The post Government Institutions Must Lead the Transition to Renewable Energy: Environment Adviser appeared first on Energy Bangla.
Government Institutions Must Lead the Transition to Renewable Energy: Environment Adviser
