, July 23 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday asked global stakeholders to embrace nature-based solutions while holding developed countries accountable for their climate responsibilities.

"The development discourse of the globe has to change. It has to be less hostile, less wealth-driven, and more nature-centric," she said.

The adviser was speaking virtually from Dhaka at the Meghna Knowledge Forum II (MKF II) hosted by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok.

She also emphasised the urgent need for a more inclusive, justice-driven development model.

The forum, themed "Building Community and Ecosystem Resilience to Climate Change," resonated with Advisor Rizwana's message of environmental justice, region...