According to a UK official, Bangladesh should consider adopting cleaner technology in order to generate power from coal without worsening the country's climate change situation. John Ashton, special representative for the UK foreign secretary, emphasized the importance of balancing the need for power with the need to minimize pollution. He suggested that the government could seek financial support from development partners to implement carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in coal-fired power plants. Bangladesh, a country facing gas shortages, is exploring alternative options such as coal for power generation. Ashton suggested that organizations like the World Bank or DFID could assist with the additional costs of CCS technology. He emphasized the importance of political consensus in addressing climate change, stating that all political parties must collaborate on policy formulation. Additionally, Ashton mentioned that the British government is prepared to support Bangladesh with carbon trading. He explained that in order to have buyers in the carbon market, contracts need to be legally binding so that low emission countries can sell carbon emissions quotas to others. He also mentioned that the UK government is eager to collaborate with Bangladesh in this area. Bangladesh is considered one of the most climate change vulnerable countries in the world, with concerns that a significant portion of the country may be flooded by the end of the century due to climate change.