Dhaka May 9, 2025, 7:34 am
She highlighted several critical issues in climate governance and Bangladesh’s priorities
Without robust mitigation; the event's emissions could nearly double the record set during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Bangladesh’s energy future should prioritise clean, affordable and reliable systems, with a strong emphasis on addressing climate change and ensuring energy equity
For the past few days, cold winds have been blowing from the evening onwards, accompanied by thick fog
The event is moderated by Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury-EquityBD, and Keynote presented by Md. Abul Hasan from COAST Foundation
She said this while addressing a seminar titled "Formulating an Integrated Plan for Ecotourism in Payra Port City and Kuakata Coastal Region"
Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during late night till early morning
The $100 billion annual pledge made over a decade ago to support vulnerable regions remains unmet. This failure has eroded trust between developed and developing nations
The proposed decision to allocate $250 billion per year for all developing countries is shockingly insufficient
They also advised the developed countries not to leave Baku [Conference Centre] without giving a concrete and measurable financial declaration and finalizing the framework in CoP29
Humanitarian actors have demanded an effective implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments at the country level
US$1.3 trillion commitment needed for adaptation, mitigation, and loss and damage, proposing grant-based financing for adaptation and loss and damage and concessional financing for mitigation
A lot of journalist and development theorist criticize the event for such huge arrangement and participation, but I feel it is needed as we need experience and influence on this critical global issue
Speakers at the human chain stressed the need to ensure a fair allocation of climate funds for vulnerable populations in Bangladesh and other nations at risk from climate change
Opposed any text and criteria shifting responsibility to LDC and developing countries
The COP29 began in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on Tuesday
The IRC senior leader said their strategies include disaster preparedness training for community members and local authorities, ensuring early warning systems are in place, and conducting evacuation drills
Preferential treatments required for least developed countries, he says
Commitment to ending fossil fuels from big emitters demanded
The chief adviser will join the main summit on Tuesday and speak in at least three major events
