Experts emphasized the urgent need to transition away from fossil fuels to enhance energy security and mitigate air pollution during a roundtable discussion. The detrimental impact of burning fossil fuels on air quality was highlighted, with a call to phase them out and embrace renewable energy sources. The potential of solar and wind power in Bangladesh was emphasized, along with a target of achieving 40% renewable energy by 2041. The importance of renewable energy in maintaining energy security and mitigating climate change was underscored. Universities and research institutions were urged to play an active role in exploring renewable energy sources and driving innovation. The fundamental human right to clean air and the need for a shift away from fossil fuels for the sake of future generations were emphasized. Expanding renewable energy was seen as vital for protecting the environment, particularly in coastal areas with thermal and coal power plants.
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