The amount of emission of carbon dioxide equivalent (Co2e) from agriculture and livestock sector may increase to nearly 6.5 crore tonnes by 2030 from around 2.9 crore tonnes estimated in 2012, M Asaduzzaman, a former research director of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, said in a paper citing government estimates.
The amount of carbon dioxide emission equivalent to be emitted by the farm sector would be 16 percent of the total of 40.9 crore tonnes, he said in a presentation at a seminar on climate change organised by Right to Food Bangladesh at the National Press Club in Dhaka today.
Climate change impacts agricultural output and affordability of the food for the poor, especially children and women, Asaduzzaman said.
If adequate measures are not taken, then many farmers may face malnutrition, food insecurity and health problems, he said.
Bangladesh lacks clear action plan alongside a comprehensive legal framework to address the climate challenges that livestock and poultry sector is currently facing, he added.
Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, chairman of Right to Food Bangladesh, attended the event as the chief guest.
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