EBL, Danish embassy collaborate to promote climate action

The Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh and Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) signed a joint declaration of intent today.

Under this, the embassy will collaborate with the bank on the "EBL Climate Change Action Award" with the common goal of promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation in Bangladesh.

Christian Brix Møller, the Danish ambassador in Dhaka, and Ahmed Shaheen, additional managing director of EBL, penned the deal at the embassy in Dhaka, said a press release.

Brix Møller said, "Denmark has always been at the forefront of climate action and we are proud to partner with EBL to honour those who are pushing the boundaries for sustainable, climate-friendly solutions."

"The private sector plays a key role in scaling up solutions for climate action, and I am happy to see EBL take the initiative to promote this message," he added.

Shaheen said, "This partnership with the Embassy of Denmark on our Climate Change Action Award initiative will help us set international best parameters of climate change in our effort to promote climate action."

"Through this award, we aim to inspire and motivate more actors to join the fight against climate change in Bangladesh," he added.

The award categories cover a wide range of sectors and themes involving climate change challenges related to Bangladesh.

The winners will be selected by a panel of judges, comprising experts from academia, civil society, media, and international partners like the Embassies of the United States, Germany, and Denmark in Dhaka.

The nomination process for the "EBL Climate Change Action Award 2024" will soon be announced through the local media, the EBL website and social media platforms.

Earlier this year, EBL signed a partnership with the US Department of State and the Embassy of Germany for collaboration on the award for local corporations, manufacturing companies, NGOs and climate activists.