Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today spoke at a workshop at a city hotel in Dhaka. Photo : PID

DHAKA, Sept 30 (BSS) – Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today said that although Bangladesh contributes little to global greenhouse gas emissions, effective domestic measures are essential to address climate change impacts, noting that Bangladesh is among the countries worst affected by climate change.

Speaking at a workshop titled “Pathways to Emission Reduction in Rice and Livestock Sectors in Bangladesh” at a city hotel, she highlighted the role of the rice and livestock sectors in both emissions and national food security.

The adviser said there are two main sources of gas emissions from the livestock sector. One is methane produced during the digestive process of ruminant animals, and others are methane and nitrous oxide generated from animal waste management.

Among livestock, cattle are the largest emitters, followed by buffaloes, goats and sheep, she said, adding that globally the sector accounts for about 14.5 percent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

The Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) is conducting studies to reduce such emissions through improved feed and management, the adviser said.

Other speakers said that research, technological innovation, and effective policy decisions are crucial in Bangladesh’s agriculture to reduce emissions, conserve the environment, and tackle climate change.

World Bank Divisional Director Jean Pesme attended the event as guest of honor.