Wouter van Wersch, the Executive Vice President of Airbus, held a meeting with Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Monday.
The meeting highlighted the critical role of satellite technology in monitoring environmental changes and climate phenomena, reads a press release of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Minister Saber commended Airbus for its leadership in satellite technology and welcomed the prospect of strengthened cooperation between Airbus and Bangladesh in the field of environmental monitoring and climate resilience.
He said Satellite technology has emerged as a pivotal tool in the global efforts to monitor and address environmental challenges ranging from tracking deforestation and biodiversity loss to assessing climate patterns and supporting disaster management initiatives.
During the meeting, discussions centred around the latest advancements in satellite technology developed by Airbus, aimed at enhancing the precision and scope of environmental monitoring.
Van Wersch expressed Airbus's readiness to collaborate with Bangladesh in harnessing satellite technology to address pressing environmental concerns. He emphasized the importance of partnerships between government, industry, and international stakeholders in tackling complex environmental issues.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to explore concrete avenues for collaboration, leveraging satellite technology to support Bangladesh's efforts towards a greener and more resilient future, added the release.
French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Marie Masdupuy emphasized the collaborative efforts between Airbus and Bangladesh in leveraging advanced satellite technology for environmental stewardship.
