Bangladesh has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in climate resilience and disaster risk reduction during the 4th Ministerial Conference of the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) held in Colombo Sri Lanka.
Speaking at the high-level conference, Secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), Md Mostafizur Rahman, emphasised the importance of partnerships, innovation, and community-centred approaches in building a safer, more climate-resilient future.
“Bangladesh reaffirms its unwavering commitment to working with RIMES and strengthening regional cooperation to build a safer, more climate-resilient future. We believe that through partnerships, innovation, and people-centred approaches, we can translate early warnings into early actions, and not only protect lives but also safeguard the livelihoods of millions,” he said.
He led the Bangladeshi delegation, which included Ahmadul Haque, Additional Secretary and Director of the Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP), MoDMR, and Momenul Islam, Director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
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The 4th RIMES Ministerial Conference, hosted by the Government of Sri Lanka, marks a strategic milestone for the institution as it sets the course through the adoption of the RIMES Master Plan 2026–2030.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, inaugurated the Conference and welcomed representatives from 62 RIMES member and collaborating states to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Held under the theme “Actionable Early Warnings and Climate Services for All,” the event convened representatives from 62 RIMES member and collaborating states, along with development partners, to advance regional resilience in the face of escalating climate and disaster risks.
RIMES is an international and intergovernmental institution owned and governed by its Member States. It plays a critical role in building capacity for the generation and application of people-centred multi-hazard early warning information.