Dhaka, July 20 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday underscored the need for redesigning investment frameworks to ease pressure on natural resources, alerting that the growing demand for clothing could aggravate resource strain.

Speaking at a dialogue, Rizwana highlighted progress in three key areas, noting that the textile industry is shifting towards more sustainable production.

She said an Industrial Water Use Policy is in the works to help conserve groundwater by introducing usage-based costs, while a binding chemical regulation is also pending to curb the use of harmful substances in locally manufactured products.

In energy, the Adviser said, the government aims to achieve 30% renewable energy use by 2030, with pla...