Integrated initiatives urgent to protect clean air and public health: Environment State Minister

The State Minister said that to reduce black carbon and other pollution, research-based information must be linked with policymaking and implementation. To this end, effective collaboration among government institutions, universities, research organizations and international development partners needs to be strengthened. He also said that integrated participation of all concerned is essential to ensure sustainable solutions to address air pollution and climate change.

The dialogue was organized jointly by the University of Dhaka and Stockholm University with support from the Clean Air Fund. Presided over by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) of the University of Dhaka Professor Dr Abdus Salam, the event was attended as special guests by Prime Minister's Adviser Dr Mahdi Amin, Principal Coordinator for SDGs Professor Dr S. M. Abdul Awal, and Ambassador of Sweden Nicolas Weeks. At the dialogue, domestic and foreign experts emphasized science-based steps to improve air quality by reducing black carbon emissions and protect the climate.