The United Nations has unanimously adopted Bangladesh’s flagship resolution, ‘Natural Plant Fibres and Sustainable Development’. The resolution, adopted at UN headquarters New York on Tuesday, urged member states to champion sustainable production, consumption, and use of natural plant fibres for sustainable development.
According to the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release issued on Wednesday, the resolution specifically urged nations to provide political support and gather necessary resources to ensure sustainable production and application of these fibers on local, regional, and global levels.
Plant fibres include seed hairs, such as cotton; stem fibres, such as flax and hemp; leaf fibres, such as sisal; and husk fibres, such as coconut.
The resolution also recognized natural fibres as a commendable alternative to synthetic and plastic-based products, highlighting that the production, consumption, and use of natural fibres can contribute to achieving the 2030 agenda.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibres to raise awareness and stimulate demand for natural fibres.
The Bangladesh representatives highlighted the complementary role of natural plant fibres in mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity. They also called for international cooperation to ensure the full implementation of the resolution.