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Germany to Provide 1 Billion Euro Support to Bangladesh for Renewable Energy - Environment Advisor

Diplomatic Correspondent, dhakadiplomat.com
  17 Sep 2024, 13:43

Environment, Forest and Climate Change & Water Resources Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan  stated that Germany will provide Bangladesh with 1 billion Euro over the next ten years, including 15 million Euro this year, focusing on renewable energy generation. Both countries will promote knowledge exchange and cooperation with non-state actors like the private sector, research institutes, academia, and civil society.

Environment Advisor said this after her meeting with Achim Tröster, the German Ambassador to Bangladesh.The meeting was held at the Ministry’s office at the Bangladesh Secretariat on 17 September, Tuesday.

Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the collaboration will also involve small ethnic minorities, women, and youth, fostering a multi-stakeholder approach. She thanked the Ambassador for Germany’s continued support in environmental and climate matters. She emphasized the need for increased international cooperation to address global climate challenges and the importance of sustainable forest management.


Ambassador Tröster expressed Germany’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its fight against climate change and appreciated the government’s efforts in protecting the environment. He also highlighted Germany’s expertise in renewable energy and offered technical assistance to support Bangladesh’s green energy initiatives.

During the meeting, both sides discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation on river cleaning, environmental protection, and climate change mitigation. The discussions included potential collaboration on sustainable development projects, green technology adoption, for tackling environmental and climate-related challenges.

The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to explore further avenues for collaboration, particularly in technology transfer and environmental sustainability projects.

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