Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Indra Mani Pandey has said addressing climate change is a strategic necessity for peace, stability, and sustainable development, requiring coordinated action at national, regional, and global levels.

Highlighting the role of regional cooperation, he noted that the importance of regional organisations such as BIMSTEC cannot be overstated.

Speaking at the 7th Berlin Climate and Security Conference 2025, the Secretary General highlighted the adverse impact of climate change on BIMSTEC member States, such as unpredictable climate and weather phenomena, which have implications for realising their goals of food s...