Dhaka:Prime Minister's Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has expressed Bangladesh's intention to seek its rightful share of international support at COP31. Bangladesh, despite being minimally responsible for global carbon emissions, is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Rizvi emphasized the significance of the conference, especially with the participation of the Prime Minister. The country aims to secure a fair share in global efforts to address the consequences of carbon dioxide emissions.
Rizvi made these remarks while addressing reporters at the airport. He was present to see off a 21-member high-level delegation led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who departed for Türkiye to attend the COP32 Summit. He highlighted that COP31 would serve as a platform for government leaders and experts to deliberate on reducing global carbon emissions and tackling the escalating threat of global warming.
Describing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a 'green prime minister,' Rizvi mentioned his environmental initiatives. These include a plan to plant 25 crore trees over five years, promoting fruit-bearing and timber trees, and advancing renewable energy. These commitments were part of the BNP's election pledges, implemented immediately after Rahman assumed office.
Rizvi pointed out the adverse effects of human-induced global warming, noting the severe vulnerability it has caused. He stressed that the international conference could be pivotal in finding solutions to protect the planet from severe global warming and ensure its habitability for future generations.
He asserted that Bangladesh is not seeking mercy but real justice, emphasizing that the country is suffering due to emissions from other nations. Rizvi expressed the desire to highlight Bangladesh's vulnerability at the conference and seek international support to mitigate the damage caused by climate change. He reiterated that Bangladesh's suffering is not self-inflicted and called for global recognition and support to overcome these challenges.