A UK official visiting Bangladesh emphasized the importance of the country adopting cleaner technology to generate power from coal in order to avoid worsening the climate change situation. John Ashton, special representative for the UK foreign secretary, stated in an interview with journalists that while coal is necessary for development, it is crucial to consider pollution. He suggested two options: either stop using coal or implement technology to minimize pollution. Ashton also recommended that the government seek funding from development partners for the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in coal-fired power plants. Bangladesh, a country facing a shortage of gas, is exploring alternative options such as coal for power generation. Ashton suggested that organizations like the World Bank or DFID could assist in covering the extra costs for CCS technology. He emphasized the importance of political consensus in addressing climate change, stating that all political parties should collaborate on policies. Ashton also mentioned that the British government is open to assisting countries like Bangladesh with carbon trading. He stated that in order for buyers to participate in the carbon market, contracts must be legally enforceable to allow low emission countries to sell carbon emissions quotas. He also mentioned that the UK government is eager to collaborate with Bangladesh in this field. Bangladesh, being one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, faces the threat of widespread inundation by the end of the century.