National workshop highlights livestock sector’s role in climate action
Fisheries and Livestock Advisor Farida Akhter said, "Bangladesh is one of the main countries affected by greenhouse gas emissions. Although rich countries produce a significant amount of carbon, Bangladesh is facing the worst effects. But our share of global emissions is only 0.4 per cent."
At a workshop on "Data on Dairy and Cattle Farming Activities and IPCC Tier-2 Based Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement — Impact of Livestock and Dairy Development Project (LDDP) Intervention," held at the Agricultural Institute's 3D Hall Room, Farida Akhter emphasised Bangladesh's growing responsibility to represent livestock sector climate issues on the international stage. Though livestock contributes to emissions globally, its footprint in Bangladesh is relatively low.
She called for increased investment in the livestock sector, stressing that meat is an important protein source but methane emissions must be curbed through science-based and research-driven strategies. Building the capacity of officials and improving the collection of scientific, field-level data were underscored as crucial steps toward enhancing the quality of research and policy-making.
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The event was organised jointly by the Department of Livestock Services, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Bank. Dr. Md. Abu Sufian, Director General of the Department of Livestock Services, chaired the session. Among the special guests were Dr. Shakila Faruk, Director General of Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute; Jiaoqun Shi, FAO Representative in Bangladesh; Amadou Ba, Senior Agricultural Economist and Task Team Leader from the World Bank; as well as university professors and senior officials.
The workshop opened with a welcome address from LDDP Project Director Dr. Md. Jasim Uddin, followed by Project Chief Technical Coordinator Dr. Md. Golam Rabbani's overview of the project's goals, achievements, and impact, highlighting the nation's commitment to blending sustainable development with scientific rigour.
