The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh hosted a 5-day exhibition titled "Going Green" at Bay’s Edge Gallery in the capital to highlight green solutions that can support sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
The exhibition and related events focused on sustainable and green development, digital and physical connectivity to energy as well as resource-efficient services, said a press release.
"The ‘Going Green’ exhibition promotes and exhibits Denmark’s understanding of sustainability. We are pleased to share with Bangladesh a holistic approach to sustainable living that includes social goals like responsible business, good governance, equality, and inclusion," said Winnie Estrup Petersen, Danish ambassador to Bangladesh.
Denmark has grown its economy for the past four decades while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions and resource consumption.
It is leading in green economic growth and clean technologies, making the country well positioned to serve as a knowledge partner for Bangladesh on its journey towards a greener and more sustainable society.
The exhibition, that took place on October 16-20, featured four panel discussions highlighting key challenges and opportunities within a green transition for the Bangladeshi public and private sectors.
The panel discussion on the first day, titled "Sustainable Transition & Resource Efficiency Perspectives," led by Bay Developments Limited and including other private sector companies, discussed what practices they undertook as steps to move towards greater sustainable practices and an interchange of ideas took place.
The second panel discussion focused on "Better Health, Better Tomorrow", and was headed by Novo Nordisk.
They highlighted how better health can contribute to sustainable society and what can be done to achieve the same.
The third panel discussion, led by Nokia on "Smart and Green Connectivity," provided an overview of how digital inclusivity contributes to sustainability and inclusive growth.
The fourth panel discussion focused on "Water and Energy Efficiency for a Green Future."
Grundfos led the discussion by highlighting sustainable solutions that reduce resource scarcity and maximize the benefits provided by existing infrastructure using enablers like partnership for collaboration.
The panellists and guests also deliberated on the need for more investment in the “green sector” to help facilitate Bangladesh’s green transition.
