Bangladesh Seeks Saudi Aid for Coastal Greening, Water

Bangladesh Seeks Saudi Aid for Coastal Greening, Water

Bangladesh has sought Saudi Arabia’s support for greening initiatives and rainwater harvesting projects in saline-prone coastal areas to help communities adapt to the growing impacts of climate change.

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan made the request on Sunday during a meeting with Dr Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, at her office in the Secretariat.

During the discussion, the adviser emphasised the need for Saudi cooperation in tackling climate risks, promoting large-scale tree plantation, and ensuring access to safe drinking water in coastal regions through rainwater harvesting.

“Bangladesh is among the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, and international cooperation is crucial to effectively address this challenge,” she said.

Ambassador Dr Abdullah invited Rizwana Hasan to attend the upcoming 5th Session of the Islamic Conference and expressed optimism about enhancing bilateral collaboration in environmental conservation and climate resilience.

He also highlighted the potential for joint initiatives between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia in areas such as green technology, renewable energy, and sustainable water resource management.