“The global temperature has already risen to almost one degree Centigrade above the pre-industrial level. The Paris Climate Accord is saying that the global temperature should not be allowed to rise above 1.5 degrees Centigrade. The prime minister called for the implementation of the developed nations’ promised $100 billion per year agreement to support the nations to conduct adaptation and mitigation campaigns for those who are at risk. “We can overcome the impending crisis only by the unified global action,” the prime minister said. Hasina thanked all for selecting her for the second time as chairperson to lead the 48-member Climate Vulnerable Forum or CVF, the organisation for countries hit by climate change.

Source: bd News24 November 19, 2020 19:41 UTC