Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Bangladesh has placed jute at the centre of climate discussions at the 31st Conference of Parties (COP31), hosting a session at its Jute Pavilion in the Green Zone in Antalya, Turkiye, on Tuesday.

Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles and Jute and industry partners, the event highlighted how a fibre deeply rooted in Bangladesh's heritage could make a significant contribution to global climate action.

Jute, known as the "golden fibre," is carbon-negative in cultivation and fully biodegradable. Presenters said one hectare could absorb up to 15 tonnes of carbon dioxide in a growing season, with soil carbon gains continuing even after harvest, according the Ministry of ...