Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has urged the international community to adopt five urgent measures to protect the interests of countries most vulnerable to climate change. He made the call during his address at the high-level segment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-31) in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday.
The Five Proposals
In his speech, the Prime Minister outlined five proposals covering international climate finance, debt relief, technology transfer, and the transition to renewable energy. He stated, "In line with the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, the international community must take effective and coordinated initiatives to address climate change."Bangladesh's Position
The Prime Minister noted, "Bangladesh is one of the frontline countries facing climate change. Yet, Bangladesh's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is less than 0.5 percent." He also mentioned that despite these challenges, the government has undertaken plans involving investments exceeding one trillion dollars.Youth Participation
Discussions at the conference also emphasized ensuring the effective participation of youth in tackling climate change, a point highlighted in reports citing the Prime Minister's remarks.Analysts suggest that the implementation of promised financing and technology transfer by developed nations remains the most critical issue for developing countries at climate risk. Bangladesh's proposals at COP-31 could add a new dimension to international negotiations in this context.
