Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has said that Bangladesh will require a total of USD 116.8 billion to implement its newly prepared NDC 3.0 (Third Nationally Determined Contribution) plan aimed at reducing climate risks. Of this, USD 25.95 billion is estimated for unconditional investment, while USD 90.23 billion will be needed under conditional investment scenarios. She informed that the plan has set a target to reduce a total of 84.92 million tonnes of CO2eq emissions by 2035.
this includes 26.7 million tonnes (6.39%) unconditionally and 58.2 million tonnes (13.91%) conditionally.
today, the Environment Adviser made these remarks while addressing as the Chief Guest at the ‘Validation Workshop on the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0)’ held at the Department of Environment in Agargaon, Dhaka. She said, ‘NDC 3.0 is not only a plan for emission reduction, but also a pledge to build an inclusive and just future.’ She stressed prioritizing the participation of women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and climate migrants, while also calling for climate actions to be rightsbased so that no one is left behind. Highlighting the importance of youth engagement, she said that through renewable energy projects, green entrepreneurship, research, and awareness programs, the youth can play a transformative role in building a climateresilient Bangladesh for future generations.