Adviser Farida Akhter today addressed a workshop titled "Participation of Stakeholders in COP-30" as the chief guest at CIRDAP auditorium in the capital. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Nov 4, 2025 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock Affairs Adviser Farida 
Akhter today said Bangladesh's representation at the UN Conference of the 
Parties (COP) should not be limited only to the Ministry of Environment, 
Forest and Climate Change but expanded to include officials from other 
concerned ministries.

"Bangladesh representation in COP should be broadened with the participation 
from ministries of women and children affairs, agriculture, fisheries and 
livestock, and disaster management and other concerned," she said.

The adviser was addressing a workshop titled "Participation of Stakeholders 
in COP-30" as the chief guest at CIRDAP auditorium in the capital. 

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock organised the workshop.

The adviser said that discussions on climate change often remain confined to 
environmental impacts only, while the fisheries and livestock sectors are 
also suffering serious consequences due to climate change. 

"About 80 percent of global carbon emissions come from rich nations, yet the 
worst victims are mostly the least developed and developing countries," she 
added.

Farida Akhter said rising temperatures endanger not only humans but also 
animal species. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in 
agriculture is reducing fish production, directly affecting food security, 
she said.

She noted that developed countries have failed to deliver on their previous 
commitments to reduce carbon emissions. 

The adviser emphasized that efforts to reduce carbon emissions must continue 
at the local, regional, and international levels.

Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Abu Tahir Muhammad Zaber chaired the 
workshop while Additional Secretary Md Imam Uddin Kabir delivered the welcome 
address. 

Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate 
Change Mohammad Navid Shafiullah presented the concept note on "World Climate 
Conference (COP-30)".

Professors, researchers, representatives of government and non-government 
organisations, and climate activists attended the workshop.