“I would like to conclude urging all developed countries to come forward with predictable and promised mitigation measures along with climate finance,” she said while addressing the virtual “Climate Ambition Summit” to mark the fifth anniversary of the landmark Paris Agreement. In a pre-recorded speech aired at the summit, the Sheikh Hasina also said: “Today we are observing the fifth anniversary of the historic Paris Agreement. Unfortunately, we are nowhere near to our goals set under the agreement.”The UK, UN and France co-hosted the summit in partnership with Chile and Italy. The summit started with opening addresses from UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chilean President Sebasti n Pi¤era and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. Besides, President of the European Council Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Commission also delivered speeches.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 12, 2020 16:52 UTC