Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday stressed the need for increased adaptation support, operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund and accelerated just transition in key sectors.

She underlined Bangladesh’s urgent climate priorities during a meeting with the Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden— Christian Brix Møller, Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, and Nicolas Weeks.

Rizwana Hasan stressed that while just transition remains a key focus, Bangladesh’s immediate challenge lies in mobilising finance to protect vulnerable communities through adaptation and loss-and-damage measures.

Citing the water crisis in coastal areas caused by salinity intrusion, she proposed community-based rainwater harvesting projects as cost-effective and scalable solutions to ensure safe drinking water for thousands during the dry season.

She urged development partners to support such innovative and bankable climate-resilience initiatives.

The Nordic Ambassadors praised Bangladesh’s proactive approach and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate on renewable energy, wind power, green shipping, and adaptation finance.

Both sides emphasized the need for stronger bilateral dialogues and regional collaboration to amplify the voices of climate-vulnerable nations.

Rizwana expressed optimism that with political will and international partnerships, the upcoming climate negotiations could deliver tangible gains in adaptation finance, loss-and-damage implementation, and community-led resilience.