Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, despite contributing very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some key priorities and demands for Bangladesh at COP29:

Priorities:

Loss and Damage Fund: Bangladesh should strongly advocate for operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27. This fund is crucial for providing financial assistance to vulnerable countries like Bangladesh to recover from climate-induced disasters.

Climate Finance: Bangladesh should push for increased climate finance, particularly through grants, to support adaptation and mitigation efforts. This includes funding for building resilient infrastructure, developing climate-smart agriculture, and transitioning to renewable energy sources.

Technology Transfer: Bangladesh needs access to clean and affordable technologies to reduce its carbon footprint and adapt to climate change. Bangladesh should demand enhanced technology transfer from developed countries to support its sustainable development goals.

Capacity Building: Bangladesh needs significant capacity building to effectively implement climate action plans. This includes training and education programs for policymakers, scientists, and communities to develop the necessary skills and knowledge.

Ambitious Climate Action: Bangladesh should encourage all countries, especially major emitters, to enhance their nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and align them with the 1.5°C warming limit. This will require ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to low-carbon economies.

Demands:

Concrete Action: Bangladesh should demand concrete actions and commitments from developed countries to fulfill their historical responsibility and support vulnerable nations.

Fairness and Equity: Bangladesh should emphasize the principles of fairness and equity in climate action, ensuring that the burden of climate change mitigation and adaptation is shared equitably among all countries.

Climate Justice: Bangladesh should advocate for climate justice, recognizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities and ensuring that their needs are prioritized in global climate policies.

By focusing on these issues and making strong demands at COP29, Bangladesh can play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable and equitable future for itself and other vulnerable countries.