Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury and State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid held a meeting to discuss the strategies necessary for Bangladesh to achieve its target of sourcing 40 percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2041.
The bilateral meeting held in the office of the State Minister at the Secretariat in the capital on Tuesday.
According to meeting, Bangladesh will submit its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) next year. A key component of this submission is setting emission reduction targets for the power and energy sector. Both ministers engaged in a comprehensive discussion on the steps needed to align with the government’s eco-friendly development policy.
Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said, “Effective steps must be taken to ensure 40 percent renewable energy use by 2041. We need to adopt and implement sound and sustainable plans to increase the use of renewable energy and reduce emissions as per the target. For this purpose, coordination between the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Power will be strengthened.” The ministers also reviewed the progress of the government's master plan in the power and energy sector, focusing on how to effectively implement the plan to meet the renewable energy targets. They agreed that ongoing collaboration and regular meetings between the two ministries are crucial for achieving the country’s environment-friendly and sustainable development goals.
State Minister Nasrul Hamid said, “We are committed to working closely with the Ministry of Environment to ensure that our energy policies support our sustainability targets. Regular discussions and coordinated actions are key to our success.”
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue holding such discussions to foster greater cooperation and ensure that both ministries are aligned in their efforts to promote renewable energy and sustainable development in Bangladesh.
