The PM as Champion of the Earth

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has received the Champion of the Earth Award, the United Nations' highest environmental accolade in recognition of Bangladesh's far reaching initiatives to address climate change. As part of climate change mitigation, the government is giving high priority to clean energy in a major initiative to protect environment, human health and livelihoods. Legislation is being enacted to step up regulation of the coastal polluting from ship-breaking.

However, the impacts of the Rampal Power Plant on the Sundarbans , as well as the ecosystem, are being overlooked. The project is also likely to cause cyclones and tidal bore frequently. We hope that as a recipient of Champion of the Earth award, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will take steps towards mitigating the effects of climate change and stop projects that are harmful for the environment.

Nur Jahan

Chittagong