Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change; has announced that USAID will provide a grant of $15 million for the USAID ClimAct Project to boost the climate resilience projects in Bangladesh.
This initiative will assist the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in implementing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) to promote green and climate-resilient pathways for Bangladesh. The project will focus on three key areas: policy and planning, accessing finance, and governance of climate actions.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan made this announcement on Wednesday following a meeting with a USAID delegation led by Director Joseph Lessard at the office of adviser at the ministry in the Bangladesh Secretariat.
The discussions centered on enhancing climate resilience and environmental sustainability through the ClimAct Project.
During the meeting, Syeda Rizwana Hasan highlighted the importance of international collaboration, stating, The ClimAct Project is a crucial step in our fight against climate change, and USAID's support will strengthen our efforts to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems. She emphasized the need for global partnerships to address climate challenges, adding, Collaborating with partners like USAID will enhance our ability to mitigate the impacts of climate change, particularly in flood-prone, river-eroding, and coastal areas.
Joseph Lessard reaffirmed USAID's commitment to working with Bangladesh on environmental initiatives, praising the country's proactive approach to climate issues and pledging continued support for long-term climate resilience.
Secretary, Additional Secretary of the ministry and Bronwyn Llewelyn. Team Leader, Environment, USAID; Robert Kenny, Director, Forestry and Natural Resources Mangement, WinrockInternational USA; Firras Traish, Associate Director, Environment and Energy Division, Winrock; International USA Ms Katie Lazar, Associate Director, Environment and Energy Division, Winrock International were also present in the occasion.
