C T Online Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the need for united efforts to transform St Martin’s Island into a plastic-free paradise and environmental stewardship.
“With concerted action, we can transform St Martin’s Island into a model of sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. This effort requires collaboration across all sectors and a commitment from everyone to protect our environment,” she said.
The adviser made these remarks during a collaborative webinar titled “Introduction to What is Possible for St Martin’s Island: A Plastic-Free Paradise,” organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the Department of Environment (DoE) on Thursday evening. The event focused on building a sustainable, plastic-free future for the island.
Abdul Hamid, DoE director general; Raquibul Amin, head of programme management, IUCN Asia; Lynn Sorrentino, programme officer for plastics, IUCN headquarters; and Stefan Alfred Groenewold, sector-coordinator, GIZ, Biodiversity Programme Bangladesh, also spoke at the event, adding valuable perspectives on plastic reduction and sustainable practices.
Experts and stakeholders engaged in lively discussions, exploring strategies to reduce plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly initiatives to protect St Martin’s unique ecosystem.
The webinar attracted around 90 participants who shared their enthusiasm and commitment to a cleaner, greener future for the island.
The IUCN and the DoE reaffirmed their dedication to achieving a sustainable, plastic-free St Martin’s Island, furthering the shared vision for positive environmental change.
