Climate summit begins in Dhaka today

Bangladesh will host a three-day regional climate summit in Dhaka beginning today, with the goal of strengthening regional collaboration among South Asian nations.

"The summit will provide insights into dealing with the effects of climate change and brainstorm on how to reduce global environmental pollution, improve water management, transition to green energy, and utilise natural resources sustainably," said Saber Hossain Chowdhury, special envoy to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, during a press conference at a hotel in Dhaka yesterday.

Climate Parliament Bangladesh, The Earth Society, and Observer Research Foundation are jointly organising the summit at the Sheraton hotel in Banani.

Around 450 individuals, including climate experts will participate in the summit.