বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৬ জুলাই ২০২৬, ১২:৫৩ পূর্বাহ্ন
Addressing Dhaka’s air quality issues is not only a matter of public health but also a crucial step in ensuring the city’s long-term sustainability and livability, said US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today.
The air quality here is often among the worst in the world, he said at the closing ceremony of a discussion titled “Climate Action Champions” at a hotel in the city today.
The US embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with GenLab, a youth-led social enterprise, hosted youth climate activists to discuss collaboration opportunities to tackle air quality.
The 50 youth climate champions from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka attended the event on September 26-28.
Dhaka has been grappling with severe air quality issues for a significant period of time, Haas said. “Now more than ever, cities like Dhaka need local, regional, and international solutions to air pollution.”
He said the US government is strongly committed to addressing climate change through a range of ambitious initiatives and policies that align with and support global efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and transition to a more sustainable and resilient future.
“The United States’ proactive approach to climate risk modeling and preparedness is an essential component of efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change.”
