The UK government plans to build on the climate leadership demonstrated by the Bangladesh Presidency of the 58-member Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the UK’s Presidency of the COP26 at Glasgow. Bangladesh’s leadership at the COP26 in coordinating and promoting the voices from the most climate vulnerable countries contributed to securing additional ambition from many of the big emitters, the British High Commission Dhaka said in a media release.

The UK Presidency brokered the Glasgow Climate Pact, which will speed up the pace of action on mitigation, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage. However, even with the action committed both during and before COP26, communities around the world will continue to feel the devastating impacts of a changing climate. All countries must continue with concerted and immediate efforts to deliver on all pledges made at COP26 and COP27.

As part of UK’s global commitment to tackle climate change, new bilateral, regional, and central programmes were announced at COP26 for Bangladesh. The programmes will contribute to build resilience, protect biodiversity, expand renewable energy, prevent pollution, and better manage waste, while also supporting women’s leadership, increased access to climate finance, education, and skills in Bangladesh.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)