BD most credible, influential voice in global climate negotiations: Australia

Australia's Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley has acknowledged the efforts and investment of Bangladesh for its adaptation and mitigation initiatives which positioned Bangladesh as the most credible and influential voice in global climate negotiations, reports UNB.

She agreed with Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin on the importance of global partnerships in tackling the climate change crisis sharing Australia's energy transition.

Tilley said that renewable energy which constitutes 43 per cent of its energy mix has a strategic roadmap to enhance this to 83 per cent by 2030, primarily through solar and wind energy.

She had a courtesy meeting with the foreign secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

The foreign secretary sought Australia's cooperation in green technology transfer and renewable energy expansion.