A project titled “Climate Promise-From Pledge to Impact” has been launched in a significant stride towards enhancing climate action and global efforts to combat climate change.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of Bangladesh, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the project on Sunday in a hotel in Dhaka.

The project is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Germany.

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The workshop aimed to prepare a pragmatic work plan for the effective implementation of the project and contribute to the formulation of vital strategic documents was also held that will set ambitious targets for climate action in Bangladesh.

The workshop featured a comprehensive overview of the Climate Promise project, outlining its critical interventions and expected outcomes. Stakeholders from various sectors had the opportunity to provide comments, suggestions, and recommendations to strengthen the efficiency of project implementation.

Dr Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, graced the event as the chief guest.

Special guests included Florian Höllen, Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy in Dhaka, and Stefan Liller, Resident Representative of UNDP.

Dr Abdul Hamid, Director General of the Department of Environment, chaired the event, ensuring the workshop's smooth proceedings.

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Speaking at the workshop, Dr Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, said the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change is mandated for ensuring environmental and climate sustainability, conservation of forest and biodiversity, and of climate change impact management for citizens.

“I believe that the Climate Promise: From Pledge to Impact project will strengthen the ministry’s efforts to implement NDC by commissioning research and diagnostics for exploring strategies of adopting a gender-sensitive circular economy and achieving NDC targets and Net Zero emissions.”

Florian Höllen, Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy in Dhaka, and Prasenjit Chakma, Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP Bangladesh, also spoke, among others.

The workshop also facilitated technical group discussions involving stakeholders, where valuable insights were consolidated on critical topics such as adopting circular economy practices, strategies for achieving net-zero emissions, climate financing, and investment plans from a Bangladesh perspective.

These discussions aimed to foster collaborative thinking and develop actionable strategies that align with Bangladesh's commitment to mitigating climate change and transitioning toward sustainable development.