To encourage a greener transition and highlight solutions that can support sustainable growth, the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh hosted a three-day exhibition titled “Greener Tomorrow” from Tuesday to Thursday at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka.
The exhibition showcased cutting-edge Danish green technologies, solutions and best practices in sectors like water and environment, digitalization, energy, food and agro, health and tech, the embassy said.
Being a pioneer in sustainability, Denmark is committed to the global green and digital transition, both in the public and the private sectors.
As Bangladesh works toward achieving the 2041 vision of Smart Bangladesh, Denmark has been strengthening its close cooperation with Bangladesh on green transition and growth.
The two countries reflected this in the Joint Action Plan on Green Framework Engagement, launched in June 2023.
While speaking as the chief guest at the event, Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Md Atiqul Islam called for enhanced collaboration with Denmark to facilitate Dhaka's transition to a green, smart, and sustainable city.
The exhibition was enriched with three-panel discussions around challenges and opportunities within a green transition for the Bangladeshi public and private sectors.
Danish Ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Christian Brix Moller, who opened the panel session, said: “Climate crisis is real - but it is also a catalyst for collaboration. Denmark and Bangladesh are embracing actions, through partnership on green solutions and political commitment, to face and tackle the crisis.”
“In this journey, Denmark is happy to share its experience of sustainable and inclusive growth with Bangladesh and together find concrete solutions to the challenges,” he added.
The first-panel session on “Sustainable Food and Lifestyle Choices” with representatives from Arla, Gain, FAO, Novo Nordisk, Sports Group Denmark and Dan Cake identified solutions for safe and sustainable food production through the convergence of science, policy, and industry.
A second panel on “Smarter Connectivity and Spaces” comprising speakers from Maersk, DSV, Grameenphone, Pioneer Insurance, Bay Developments and Nokia discussed the importance of public-private partnership in achieving short and long-term goals of upgrading the infrastructure to meet international standards.
The three-day-long event concluded with a third-panel session on “Smart Transition Towards Sustainable Production” where representatives from Cute Dress, DBL, Fakir Fashions, GiZ, and Grundfos alongside BGMEA President Faruque Hassan discussed pathways to green the supply chains in response to shifting customer tastes, continuous regulatory changes and increased corporate commitments towards the environment.
“The right combination of technologies, knowledge transfer, and capacity building helps foster innovation. These are key for a climate-vulnerable country like Bangladesh for inclusive economic growth. Denmark, leading in green economic growth is well positioned to become a knowledge partner for Bangladesh on its journey towards sustainability,” said Ali Butt, head of trade at the Embassy of Denmark.
