They came up with the observation at a two-day ‘International Himalayan Water Conference 2019: Highland and Lowland Interactions’ held at Spectra Convention Center in Dhaka on Saturday. In his speech, Volker L Plan said: "Lives are interconnected across the boundaries through mountains, rivers, and water in South Asia. "Therefore, we need transnational policies which shall reflect our knowledge, and influence the national policies and practices." German Ambassador Peter Fahrenholtz said that currently the Himalayan region is confronted with unprecedented challenges, and climate change will incur huge economic, environment, social, and political costs. "Therefore, peace, prosperity and sustainable development are to be ensured through protection, conservation, and sharing of water and environment in the region."

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 16, 2019 15:45 UTC