Honorable Environment Deputy Minister Sheikh Faridul Islam visited Nawa, where he inspected tree planting, the inauguration of a biogas plant, and pond rehabilitation activities
Today, on September 4, 2026, a participatory climate change risk analysis consultation meeting was held in the Niamatpur Upazila of Natore, with the aim of combating the harmful effects of climate change and preserving environmental balance. The event included the inauguration of tree planting, a community-based biogas plant, and a pond rehabilitation project.
This program was organized under the ‘GoFloodImpact’ project, implemented by the Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) with funding from the Government of Switzerland and technical assistance from WaterAid Bangladesh and Swisscontact Bangladesh.
The Honorable Sheikh Faridul Islam, MP, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was the chief guest at the event.
Special guests included Md. Mostafizur Rahman, MP, from the Natore-1 constituency; Corinne Thevoz, Deputy Head of Cooperation at the Swiss Embassy; WaterAid Bangladesh’s Country Director Azman Ahmed Chowdhury; ESDO’s Founder and Executive Director Dr. Muhammad Shahid Uz Zaman; Gofairimpact Project Head Saif Manzur-Al-Islam; Nawgaon’s District Collector and District Magistrate Mohammad Saiful Islam and Niamatpur Upazila Executive Officer Ms. Murshida Khatun. The guests present inaugurated the program by planting a sapling each. Officials from various district and upazila-level departments, local leaders, and project beneficiaries were present.
After the tree planting, the guests participated in a consultation meeting on the ‘GoferImpact’ project’s participatory climate risk analysis. The meeting discussed the project’s goals, objectives, and strategies to increase the climate resilience of the local community. Afterwards, the guests inaugurated a community-based biogas plant built with the project’s support. The guests commented that this plant will play a significant role in increasing the use of renewable energy and managing waste in an environmentally friendly way.
Finally, the guests held a discussion with local Union Council members and representatives from various government offices. The meeting focused on enhancing public-private coordination at the local level, ensuring sustainable development, and further accelerating the project’s activities.
In his speech as the chief guest, Minister of State Sheikh Faridul Islam said, “Regarding the GoFertilizeImpact project: The GoFloodImpact project, funded by the Swiss government, is being implemented by the Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) with technical assistance from WaterAid Bangladesh and Swisscontact Bangladesh. The project is working to increase the climate resilience of local communities and implement environmentally friendly development activities.
