A One Day Workshop: “Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation” was held at the Hotel Western Inn Conference Centre, Khulna, on May 03, 2011. This programme was initiated as activities of “Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation” project of Concern Universal Bangladesh. Programme was organized by Asroy Foundation, one of the partners NGO of Concern Universal.
Honorable Mayor of Khulna City Corporation, Mr. Talukdar Abdul Khaleque was the chief guest in the workshop. As special guests were also present Mr. Sheikh Hemayet Hossain, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Khulna Division, Mr. Tarun Kanti Shikdar, Deputy Secretary and Director, Directorate of Environment, Ministry of Forest and environment, Mr. Molla Mohammad Shofikur Rahman, Associate Professor, Environmental Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Advocate Firoz Ahmed, Divisional Coordinator Khulna Division, Bangladesh Paribesh Andolon (BAPA).Mr.Masud Rana (Assistant Project Manager) and Mrs. Kanika Chakraborty (Project Officer- Training) were present on behalf of Concern Universal. Mrs. Momotaz Khatun, Executive Director of Asroy Foundation presided over the workshop. Total 120 participants from different levels like: GO/ NGO officials, Teachers and Students of different schools and colleges and universities, Civil society, Elite persons, Local govt. representatives, Religious leaders, Journalists, Community people were there to grace the occasion.
Mr. Masud Rana (APM) presented a documentary on different types of hazard of Khulna division. After that, he discussed total project activities by showing slides in power point.
The Chief Guest focused on integrated initiatives on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Intercontinental joint planned would be initiated, he said. The participants showed their active interest with similar concern. The programme ended with a colourful Pot Show followed by lunch.
Reported by:
Kanika Chakroborty
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