Having said so, BBC has named Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and four such figures, who will have a major influence on the summit's success or failure. ‘The voice of the vulnerable’The Bangladesh premier speaks on behalf of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, a grouping of 48 of the countries most threatened by climate change. "People like Prime Minister Hasina put a human face on climate change and can help world leaders understand what climate change already looks like," said Dr Jen Allan, an expert in international relations from Cardiff University. Despite the fact that they are among the poorest nations, the Climate Vulnerable and the Least Developed Countries group have a strong track record in the negotiations. Also Read - PM Hasina: More funding for most vulnerable critical to survive climate changeThese countries "punch above their economic weight, so to speak", says Dr Allan.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 03, 2021 13:53 UTC