State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul Alam on Tuesday said Bangladesh firmly believes that climate change is a security issue, and it must be discussed at a regular interval at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
"Strict implementation of Paris Agreement is necessary to reduce the adverse impacts of climate change," he said adding that this is high time for the major emitters to meet the mitigations target swiftly.
He also said the issue of loss and damage must be addressed with utmost importance.
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Speaking at a hybrid seminar titled “Climate Diplomacy: Constraints and Choices for Bangladesh” as chief guest, Alam noted that Bangladesh has been a significant player in global climate diplomacy.
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) organised the seminar at its auditorium.
During the presidency of Climate Vulnerable Forum, Alam said, Bangladesh emerged as a legitimate voice in the climate change negotiations under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.