Carbon emissions in Bangladesh surged by 31.48pc between 2012 and 2019
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Head-on emission in the country witnessed a 31.48 per cent rise in 2019, equivalent to 1.29 tonnes of carbon dioxide, compared to 0.98 tonnes in 2012, said a government report.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, however, says the emission indicates a normal emission situation for a developing country like Bangladesh.
“Nevertheless, we must continue our efforts to combat climate change and greenhouse gas emissions,” said Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin.
He made these remarks as the chief guest at the final workshop of the project 'Bangladesh: First Biennial Update Report to the UNFCCC', organised by the Environment Department on Wednesday.
The report is the first biennial update report that has been prepared for submission to the UNFCCC by June 30.
According to the ministry, the report took an overview of climate change in Bangladesh, an inventory of national greenhouse gas emissions from 2013 to 2019, and mitigation activities.
“Bangladesh will increase its greenhouse gas emissions if it develops into a developed country so it should limit the level of greenhouse gas emissions through environmentally friendly technologies,” the minister said at the workshop.
“We have to do our job. In particular, mitigation programmes mentioned in the NDC should be implemented. Together, we must address the challenges of climate change through climate mitigation and adaptation activities,” he added.
Habibun Nahar, Deputy Minister of Environment, said that the biennial update report would identify the areas where the government needs to take further steps in addition to Bangladesh's progress in meeting climate change commitments.
The report is crucial for transparency and accountability in evaluating the effectiveness of the actions taken by the government and for adopting effective climate policies, she added.
Mirza Showkat Ali, Director of the Department of Environment, presented the keynote paper at the workshop.