Bangladesh to work closely with Brazil on climate action at COP30: Adviser Rizwana
“Bangladesh is interested in exploring carbon markets under Article 6 to support mangrove conservation in the Sundarbans", said Environment Adviser Rizwana Hasan.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday highlighted Brazil's pivotal role as host of the upcoming UNFCCC COP30 in shaping the global climate agenda, reaffirming Bangladesh's commitment to work closely with Brazil for an ambitious and inclusive outcome.
"Bangladesh is interested in exploring carbon markets under Article 6 to support mangrove conservation in the Sundarbans. But let me stress, carbon markets cannot substitute for climate finance commitments. Safeguards must ensure environmental integrity and fairness," she added while addressing a reception hosted by Brazilian Ambassador Paulo Fernando Dias Feres at Le Méridien Dhaka, marking Brazil's 203rd Independence Day.
She also announced four finalised MoUs on agriculture, defence, health, and sports, with 11 more under negotiation covering ICT, disaster management, and trade dialogue.
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Highlighting Brazil's expertise in biofuels and sustainable farming, Hasan expressed Bangladesh's interest in knowledge exchange, while offering lessons in disaster resilience.
Hasan described Brazil as Bangladesh's largest trading partner in Latin America, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $3 billion in 2024.
She urged greater access for Bangladeshi garments made with Brazilian cotton, removal of anti-dumping tariffs on jute, and easier pharmaceutical registration, while welcoming Brazil's recent certification of a Bangladeshi pharmaceutical company.
Meanwhile, Brazil has invited Chief Adviser Dr Mohammad Yunus to attend COP30. Ambassador Feres said, "This is an opportunity to reflect on how Brazil has walked side by side with important partners such as Bangladesh in pursuit of a more sustainable, fair, and interconnected future."
Brazil will host COP30 in Belém, Pará, this November, with the main summit scheduled from 10–21 November, following a Heads of State meeting on 6–7 November. The conference will be notable for marking 20 years of the Kyoto Protocol and 10 years of the Paris Agreement.
