Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey has highlighted the challenges faced by BIMSTEC member States in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amidst climate change, biodiversity loss and recurrent natural disasters.

He outlined BIMSTEC's progress in regional cooperation in environment, mountain economy, disaster management and energy sectors.

The Secretary General, who participated in the IUCN World Conservation Congress held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently, stressed the importance of partnerships with BIMSTEC to safeguard the ecosystems in Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal.

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