COP31: Bangladesh seeks global support to improve early warning systems
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COP31: Bangladesh seeks global support to improve early warning systems

COP31: Bangladesh seeks global support to improve early warning systems
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State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, MP has called upon developed nations to provide advanced technological and financial support to strengthen early warning systems and protect lives and properties from climate impacts.

She made the call while addressing a high-level event titled ‘Early Warnings for All: Delivering on Our Promise to Protect Everyone’, convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of COP31 on Nov 11, according to a press release issued on Friday.

Heads of State and Government, along with Ministers for Environment and Disaster Management, attended the event. Environment and Forests Secretary Dr. Fahmida Khanam accompanied the State Minister.

COP31: Bangladesh seeks global support to improve early warning systems
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Highlighting Bangladesh's progress since independence, Shama Obaed said that substantial investments in forecasting, building shelters, evacuation, and training community volunteers-around 50 percent of whom are women-have drastically reduced casualties.

Reaffirming the government's commitment to adopting AI and emerging technologies to enhance system effectiveness, she called for generous support from developed countries and underscored the need for regional cooperation in data sharing.

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