A Bangladesh-led resolution on sustainable bioeconomy was adopted at the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), which concluded on Friday in Bangkok.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam led the efforts for the adoption of the landmark resolution.

According to a message received here today (on Saturday), this milestone has further strengthened Bangladesh's growing leadership in shaping the regional development agenda.

The resolution, titled "Supporting the Transition towards a Sustainable Bioeconomy in Asia and the Pacific," received unanimous support from member states, serving as a testament to Bangladesh's diplomatic capacity within the region.

The initiative aligns with Bangladesh's national priority of achieving sustainable, innovation-driven, and inclusive growth, emphasizing economic transformation through a circular economy, efficient resource use, and the application of science and technology.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for enhanced regional cooperation across the Asia-Pacific to facilitate knowledge exchange, capacity building, investment attraction, and the development of sustainable bioeconomy value chains.

Addressing the session, Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam remarked that bioeconomy is not merely a new concept but "an effective way to address climate challenges, increase resilience, and ensure inclusive growth."

The initiative by Bangladesh was co-sponsored by a diverse group of nations, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Mongolia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan, reflecting a strong regional consensus for sustainable development.

In addition to the bioeconomy resolution, the session also adopted the Baku-Bangkok Declaration on "Strengthening Social Development to Build Inclusive Societies for All Ages," which reaffirms the region's collective commitment to inclusive and sustainable social development.