Staff Reporter:
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the importance of youth leadership for sustainable development.
She said that the development model must shift to prioritize nature conservation. Changes in lifestyle are essential, and the excessive consumerist approach should be abandoned.
She made these remarks while virtually addressing the “Environment and Innovation Summit and Awards 2024,” organized by Mission Green Bangladesh and JCI Dhaka Metro, held at Dhaka University’s TSC Auditorium on Saturday evening.
The advisor further said that the environment is an integral part of our lives, as essential as the air we breathe. She urged young people to work on eco-friendly designs and energy-efficient practices, saying, “They should think about low-cost solutions for environmental improvement.”
During the event, 10 individuals and organizations were awarded for their contributions to environment and climate-resilient innovations.
Environmental scientists, educators, researchers, and representatives from different organizations were present at the programme.
