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Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Chief Executive, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)

Syeda Rizwana Hasan is a prominent Bangladeshi attorney and dedicated environmentalist. With a profound commitment to safeguarding the environment, Hasan has become a leading voice in advocating for sustainable practices and conservation in Bangladesh and beyond. Armed with her legal expertise, she has been a driving force in litigations that aim to hold industries and authorities accountable for environmental violations and ecological damage. Her tireless efforts have not only earned her national and international recognition but have also resulted in significant policy changes and landmark decisions for the protection of natural resources. Hasan's remarkable dedication to environmental causes showcases her unwavering determination to create a greener and more sustainable future for her country and the world.

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