The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh hosted a five-day exhibition, titled ‘Going Green’, at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka that highlighted green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen said that the ‘Going Green’ exhibition promotes and demonstrates Denmark’s understanding of sustainability.
“We are pleased to share with Bangladesh a holistic approach to sustainable living that includes social goals like responsible business, good governance, equality, and inclusion,” she said.
Denmark’s economy has grown in the past four decades while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions and resource consumption. Thus, proving that a green economy does create jobs.
As a leading nation in green economic growth and use of clean technologies, Denmark is well positioned to serve as a knowledge partner for Bangladesh in its journey towards a greener future.
The exhibition began on October 16 and is scheduled to end today (October 20).
The exhibition was enhanced with four panel discussions, highlighting key challenges and opportunities within a green transition for the Bangladeshi public and private sectors.
The panel discussion on the first day, titled ‘Sustainable Transition & Resource Efficiency Perspectives’, led by Bay Developments Limited with participation of other private companies, discussed what steps they undertook to move towards more sustainable practices. Danish companies contributed to the discussion by sharing their own practices.
The second panel discussion focussed on ‘Better Health, Better Tomorrow’, and was headed by Novo Nordisk. The discussion highlighted how better health can contribute to a sustainable society and what can be done to achieve the goal.
The third panel discussion, led by Nokia on ‘Smart & Green Connectivity’, provided an overview of how digital inclusivity contributes to sustainability and inclusive growth. The panellists also raised awareness on good digital practices and the need for collaboration to ensure wider engagement on connectivity.
The fourth panel discussion focused on ‘Water and Energy Efficiency for a Green Future’. Grundfos led the discussion by highlighting sustainable solutions that reduce resource scarcity and maximise the benefits provided by existing infrastructure using enablers like partnership for collaboration.
Danish examples of inclusive and sustainable infrastructure were shared with the participants, who represented local investment agencies, banks and financial institutions, Danish and Bangladeshi infrastructure developers.
The panellists and guests also deliberated on the need for more investment in the “green sector” to help facilitate Bangladesh’s green transition.
Denmark’s leading position in reducing carbon footprints and achieving sustainable growth is especially relevant in the present context. It provides a source to learn from and apply – in particular for Bangladesh, which is transitioning to more sustainable practices.
The exhibition and related events focused on sustainable and green development, digital and physical connectivity to energy as well as resource-efficient services.
The right combination of green technologies, knowledge transfer, and capacity building helps foster innovation for a greener future. These are key for a climate-vulnerable country like Bangladesh for productivity, economic growth, and quality of life.
