Non-government organization and government officials attend a virtual launching ceremony of the Coastal Youth Action Hub on Thursday, August 13, 2020 CourtesyThe non-government organizations jointly inaugurated the hub at a virtual programActionAid Bangladesh and YouthNet, in partnership with the Bangladesh Model Youth Parliament of British Council, BINDU and BEDS on Thursday launched a youth platform, Coastal Youth Action Hub, aimed to combating climate emergency in the country. The non-government organizations jointly inaugurated the hub at a virtual program, said a press release. “We all know about the impact of climate change in Bangladesh and globally, and it is us who needs to take climate action now” Nahim Razzaq MP said. The British Council intended to explore youth voices and choice in the realm of climate change to understand youth attitude and aspirations, amplify youth voice and support better youth policy-making, said Shahnaz Karim of British Council. She added that they would be engaging youth networks and other likeminded organization in doing the exercise- engaging youths.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 13, 2020 13:30 UTC