MD Shariful Islam, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Social Welfare, presided over the concluding session. Minister of State for Social Welfare Mohammad Ashraf Ali Khan Khasru attended the event as the chief guest. Charles Whiteley, Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh, was present as the special guest.
Minister of State Ashraf Ali Khan said that the Ministry of Social Welfare is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by urban migrants. In his speech, he also said that the closing event not only highlighted the project’s progress in managing climate migration, advancing urban sustainability and promoting livelihoods, but also served as a knowledge-sharing hub. It provides a platform for stakeholders to understand the multifaceted experiences, learnings and new perspectives around climate-induced internal migration, sustainable livelihood creation and urban development.
EU Delegation Charles Whiteley said, ‘It is a privilege to see the culmination of the UMML project, which has not only brought about positive change within cities, but has also served as a symbol of international cooperation and commitment to sustainable urban development. Is.’ Bangladesh giving his speech in this program.
A highlight of the event was the handing over of a policy brief, which provided key recommendations outlining the way forward for national policy discussions on climate-induced migration challenges.
