Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Tuesday said that although effective domestic measures were essential to address climate change impacts, noting that Bangladesh was among the countries worst affected by climate change.
Speaking at a workshop at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, she highlighted the role of the rice and livestock sectors in both emissions and national food security, said a press release. 聽
The adviser said that there were two main sources of gas emissions from the livestock sector. 鈥極ne is methane produced during the digestive process of ruminant animals, and others are methane and nitrous oxide generated from animal waste management.鈥�
Among livestock, cattle are the largest emitters, followed by buffaloes, goats and sheep, she said, adding that globally the sector accounts for about 14.5 per cent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.
鈥楾he Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute is conducting studies to reduce such emissions through improved feed and management,鈥� the adviser said.
Other speakers said that research, technological innovation, and effective policy decisions were crucial in Bangladesh鈥檚 agriculture to reduce emissions, conserve the environment, and tackle climate change.
World Bank divisional director Jean Pesme attended the event as guest of honour.