The government has decided to enhance the capabilities of local governments in addressing climate change issues. This decision was made during a meeting of the climate change trust board at the environment ministry. The project will be carried out in collaboration with various ministry units and the non-governmental organization Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad (BUP), as stated by environment state minister Hasan Mamud during a briefing with journalists. Additionally, the board has given initial approval to climate change projects of 25 non-governmental organizations, with revised project costs. The NGOs will be required to complete their work according to the approved budgets through further discussions. If any of the organizations go over budget, they will be held accountable by the board, Mahmud explained. An expert organization will assess the work done by both government and non-governmental organizations approved by the board. The board also agreed to bypass certain projects and only approve those that will provide immediate benefits to the public. Food minister Abdur Razzak and trustee board chairman Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad were present at the meeting.