Climate finance must be released before COP29: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation strategies must be fair and priority should be given to the badly-affected climate vulnerable communities before COP29.

The Environment Adviser made these remarks while speaking a seminar titled ‘Road to Baku: COP29 - Position of CSOs in Bangladesh on Climate Change’ at the Department of Environment (DoE) in Dhaka on Sunday.

She said that the commitment for providing US$100 billion to address the international climate funding crisis should be increased.

Rizwana reiterated that Bangladesh would maintain a firm stance on limiting global temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius.

She stressed the need for enhanced focus on adaptation measures and called for the involvement of young people in the process. She also underscored the importance on clearly articulating international challenges and advocating for ambitious mitigation efforts.

As Bangladesh prepares for COP29 in Baku, she emphasized the critical role of civil society in shaping the country's climate policies.