UNDP boss tour spotlights climate change
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
FE Report
Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change hogged the spotlight during the three-day visit of UNDP top executive Helen Clark, her first since helming the UN body in 1999.
"On the MDGs, Bangladesh has much to be proud of," Ms Clark said after the tour to Bangladesh.
"Now we must work to ensure that hard fought development gains are not eroded by the effects of climate change," she said in a statement.
During the visit, the UNDP administrator met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and senior members of the cabinet, Speaker of the Parliament, and Leader of the Opposition.
The UNDP said sea levels on the coast of Bangladesh are expected to rise significantly, directly affecting lives of the Bangladeshis living in the coastal areas.
More land is being affected by increasing salinity, also threatening food security, and livelihood options, the UN body said.
Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change hogged the spotlight during the three-day visit of UNDP top executive Helen Clark, her first since helming the UN body in 1999.
"On the MDGs, Bangladesh has much to be proud of," Ms Clark said after the tour to Bangladesh.
"Now we must work to ensure that hard fought development gains are not eroded by the effects of climate change," she said in a statement.
During the visit, the UNDP administrator met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and senior members of the cabinet, Speaker of the Parliament, and Leader of the Opposition.
The UNDP said sea levels on the coast of Bangladesh are expected to rise significantly, directly affecting lives of the Bangladeshis living in the coastal areas.
More land is being affected by increasing salinity, also threatening food security, and livelihood options, the UN body said.