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Helen LaFave

Chargé d'Affaires, US Embassy Bangladesh

Helen LaFave is a distinguished diplomat who currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh. With a rich background in international relations and diplomacy, LaFave plays a crucial role in strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Bangladesh. Her extensive experience in foreign affairs, combined with her diplomatic acumen, allows her to contribute effectively to the advancement of mutual interests, cooperation, and understanding between the two nations. LaFave's leadership and commitment to fostering diplomatic relationships underscore her role as a key figure in promoting shared values and addressing common challenges in the dynamic South Asian region.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

September 10 Day 3

Session: Harmony with Nature: Balancing Development and Ecosystem Management

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Key Note:

James J. Schauer, PhD, PE, MBA
U.S. Science Envoy, U.S. Department of State Peterson-Rader-Hawnn Professor William C. Boyle Professor of Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison

Speakers:

Mr. Md Atiqul Islam
Mayor, Dhaka North City Corporation

Ms Helen LaFave
Chargé d'Affaires, US Embassy Bangladesh

Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Chief Executive, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)

Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Project Coordinator, Environmental Health and WASH Health System and Population Studies Division, ICDDR'b

S.M. Munjurul Hannan Khan, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Nature Conservation Management

Catalina Ochoa
Senior Urban Transport Specialist, World Bank

Daniel Novak
First Secretary
Embassy of Sweden

Moderator:

Imran Ahmed
Deputy Executive Director, Shakti Foundation