UK climate expert calls for bold leadership
A leading climate expert today called for country-level bold leadership, right policies and their implementation to meet the challenges of the climate change.
Simon Maxwell, executive chair of the UK-based Climate and Development Knowledge and Network, made the comments at a hotel in the capital, Dhaka.
Speaking at the Centre for Policy Dialogue Anniversary Lecture 2015 on ‘Climate Compatible Development: Pathway or Pipedream’, he said there are many reasons to be anxious about the impact of climate changes on development.
"However, the poverty reduction and social inclusion goals of the Sustainable Development framework are non-negotiable."
Prof Rehman Sobhan, chairperson of Centre for Policy Dialogue, lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's bold leadership for her decision to start construction of the Padma Bridge relying on own budget, after the development partners withdrew assistance.
He however wondered whether Bangladesh would be able to do the same if it does not receive development assistance to overcome climate change impacts.
He also said they along with others held rallies on the bank of the Buriganga River to save it from pollution 30 years ago. But the issue has still been dragging on.
CPD Distinguished Fellow Debapriya Bhattacharya said tackling climate change requires innovating financing.
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