Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo held a courtesy meeting with Michael Miller, Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the Bangladesh Secretariat recently. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and the European Union in addressing climate change, advancing the green energy transition, and promoting environmental sustainability.
the two sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF), climate ?nance, expansion of renewable energy, carbon credit mechanisms, the circular economy, green energy transition initiatives, and preparations for the upcoming COP31.
eU Ambassador Michael Miller praised Bangladesh’s initiatives in environmental protection and climate action. He expressed the European Union’s interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh on green energy transition and climate adaptation programs.