Sheikh Hasina has taken up the claim that Bangladesh deserves a separate fund for being a victim of climate change resulting from industrial carbon emissions. Until yesterday, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dipu Moni had argued for that claim.
Addressing the executive session of the Commonwealth Heads of State in Trinidad and Tobago, Begum Hasina Wajed reminded the other heads of government of the disastrous consequences to Bangladesh of global warming.
As the Daily Star reports, she announced:
“Our contribution to the greenhouse gas emission is negligible, but the fact is that we are the worst sufferer of the global warming,” she said.”
“She categorically said all financial assistances to be provided to the MVCs must be distinct from the ODA (Official Development Assistance).”
“Hasina explained the global leaders how climate change has serious negative impacts on food production. It would be very difficult to achieve world food security unless the people and the economy are protected from the adverse impacts of the climate change, she added.”
Furthermore she argued for more assistance to less developed countries (LDC’s) for expediting transfer of ecologically friendly technologies and also argued for prioritizing the needs of women and children whilst combatting the hazards and challenges of global warming.