Bangladesh has led the adoption of a landmark resolution on sustainable bioeconomy at the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The resolution, titled “Supporting the Transition Towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy in Asia and the Pacific,” was introduced by Bangladesh under the leadership of Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam and adopted unanimously by member states. This achievement is seen as recognition of Bangladesh’s growing diplomatic leadership in shaping the regional development agenda.

The resolution aligns with Bangladesh’s national priorities of achieving sustainable, innovation-driven, and inclusive growth. It emphasizes circular economy principles, efficient resource use, and the application of science and technology for economic transformation. It also calls for enhanced regional cooperation to promote knowledge sharing, capacity building, investment, and the development of sustainable bioeconomy value chains across Asia and the Pacific.

Countries including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Mongolia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan co-sponsored the initiative, reflecting a broad regional consensus on sustainable development goals.