During an interview with journalists, John Ashton, a special representative for the UK foreign secretary, emphasized the importance for Bangladesh to adopt cleaner technology in order to generate power from coal without worsening the climate change situation in the country. He mentioned that while coal is necessary for development, it is crucial to consider pollution as well. Ashton suggested two options: either stop using coal altogether or implement technology to minimize pollution. He proposed that the government seek financial support from development partners to utilize carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in coal-fired power plants. Bangladesh, a country facing gas shortages, is exploring alternative options like coal for power generation. Ashton suggested that organizations such as the World Bank or DFID could assist with funding for CCS technology. He emphasized the importance of political consensus in addressing climate change, stating that all parties should collaborate on policy formation. Ashton also mentioned that the British government is open to assisting countries like 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, one of the most climate change vulnerable countries in the world, is at risk of a large portion of the country being flooded by the end of the century due to climate change.