Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said that all government agencies must transition to renewable energy within the next two to three years to set an example for the nation. ‘Mitigation is not just about how much we produce – it is also about how responsibly we consume,’ she said, calling for sustainable practices to be adopted across all sectors. Rizwana, also the adviser to the ministry of Water Resources, was speaking as the Chief Guest at the opening plenary session of an international conference titled ‘Road to COP30: How Can National Interests Be Aligned with Global Climate Goals?’ held recently at BRAC Centre Inn in Dhaka.
The theme of the conference is ‘A World Beyond Crisis: Climate Solutions That Work’, according to a press release issued by the ministry.
Highlighting the country’s progress in environmental governance, she said the Department of Environment (DoE), with support from the World Bank, is constructing green office complexes in various regions and developing a model for eco-friendly buildings in collaboration with architects and engineers to promote energy efficiency.