<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday inaugurated the four day UN Climate Adaptation Conference National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo 2024 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center.</b></span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; "><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The NAP Expo is an international forum where countries, organisations and other relevant stakeholders interact and exchange experiences in the formulation and implementation of NAP.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event will serve as a platform for sharing insights on climate adaptation strategies from around the world, fostering mutual benefits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some 383 representatives from 104 countries have registered with UNFCCC to participate in NAP Expo 2024.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Besides, 550 people, including representatives of various ministries, departments and organisations of the country, climate experts, representatives of NGOs and volunteers will participate in the adaptation meet.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The expo will also arrange training sessions to identify gaps and needs related to the process of NAP formulation and implementation in developing countries.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There will be a total of 23 stalls in this conference where adaptation activities of different countries will be displayed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Also, at 34 sessions over four days, experts will discuss transformational adaptation, financial mechanism, adaptation activity monitoring and evaluation tools and gender responsive adaptation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A number of 13 stalls allocated for Bangladesh to showcase climate adaptation issues. Bangladesh will showcase its innovative adaptation measures such as rainwater harvesting, solar-powered water extraction in hilly regions, climate-resilient agriculture, and infrastructure development like cyclone shelters and road works.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event will also celebrate Bangladesh's rich history, culture, and heritage, reports UNB</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Simon Steele and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury were also present at the programme.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/fas</div>