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Bangladesh has outlined its commitment to building a low-carbon and climate resilient future, though the country\u2019s contribution to the global volume of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is very small.<\/p>\n

The low-lying South Asian country\u2019s post-2020 climate action plan was drafted in line with its economic goal of becoming a middle-income nation by 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have outlined a plan that is doable for the government. We have, of course, considered Bangladesh\u2019s forthcoming economic advancements so that we don\u2019t need to factor in extra pressure if the climate regime is changed,\u201d said Mirza Shawkat Ali, a director of the Department of Environment in Dhaka.<\/p>\n

Bangladesh \u2014  a country that produces 0.35% of global emissions compared to the highest emitter China\u2019s 23%\u2014  has set a target of reducing its emissions by 5% without any external support.<\/p>\n

The country, hard-hit by the adverse effects of global warming, also set an ambitious target of 15% emission reduction if international support is available in terms of finance, technology and capacity building, according to the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) submitted by Bangladesh<\/a> to theUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change<\/a> in preparation for the Paris summit this December.<\/p>\n

Bangladesh has focused on the energy sector to reduce emissions. Its INDC says the country\u2019s mitigation actions covers the power, transport and industry sectors; these are expected to represent 69% of the country\u2019s emissions by 2030.<\/p>\n

It is not obligatory for any country to set an emission reduction target. \u201cStill, we feel a commitment to the world; it will help send a message that those who are more responsible should contribute further to secure the earth for the future generations,\u201d said Fazle Rabbi Sadeque Ahmed, a climate negotiator for the Bangladesh government.<\/p>\n

The plan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientists say one effect of climate change is more frequent and more severe storms, floods and droughts, all of which batter Bangladesh regularly. So, apart from seven programmes on how to mitigate its emissions, the country\u2019s INDC has a slew of adaptation plans.<\/p>\n

The mitigation programmes include improved energy efficiency, gas exploration and reservoir management, clean-up of coal mines and coal-fired power plants, renewable energy development, lower emission from agriculture, urban waste management and afforestation and reforestation.<\/p>\n

Bangladesh plans to generate 20,000 MW by 2021<\/a> to ensure electricity for all. The country talks of setting up more industrial units, for which there is no alternative to its over-3,300 million tonnes of proven coal reserves. Most Bangladeshi power plants are dependent on natural gas now, but the gas is supposed to run out by 2031.<\/p>\n

The government also plans to shift 20% of today\u2019s road transport users to trains. It has designed a plan for 10% reduction in energy consumption by industries, and similar actions in the agriculture and building sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis INDC represents the first time that Bangladesh has made an international commitment to take action on mitigation,\u201d reads the document.<\/p>\n

The actions needed to deliver on these commitments will require international support in the form of finance, technology transfer and capacity building, it adds.<\/p>\n

Adaptation<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the sphere of adaptation, Bangladesh has put forward plans to enhance adaptive capabilities and livelihood options for its 160 million people. The government has identified food security; health protection; comprehensive management of disasters; control over salinity intrusion, flood and river bank erosion; protective infrastructure; and enhancement of urban resilience among others for near term actions.<\/p>\n

It estimated a need for around US$40 billion to implement these measures.<\/p>\n

While Bangladesh has come up with an ambitious INDC, the same cannot be said for many major emitting countries. Since INDCs are expected to form the bedrock of the Paris climate agreement, \u201cthe cloud of uncertainty cannot be brushed aside until a deal is signed,\u201d said Ainun Nishat, a climate expert and professor at Dhaka\u2019s BRAC University<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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