Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the required financing and technological assistance for adaptation are still far from adequate.
“As a deltaic and lower riparian country, Bangladesh is among the most climate-vulnerable nations. Our people are showing resilience and courage in the face of repeated disasters, but our capacity is being stretched due to insufficient mitigation efforts and inadequate international support,” she said.
The Adviser made the remarks while speaking at an event titled “Biophilia: Reconnecting People, Climate, and Culture” hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland recently as part of its commitment to action against the climate crisis.
Biophilia showcased how community-led initiatives are best placed to address the impact of climate change on left behind communities, said the Embassy.
The day-long festival was also an opportunity to promote the Swiss-supported Climate Action at Local Level (CALL) program.
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzlul Kabir Khan attended as the chief reciter of the climate oath.
