Full implementation of Paris deal crucial for us, says PM

QUEBEC (Canada), June 10 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for full implementation of the Paris Agreement as Bangladesh needs greater support for climate change adaptation.

"Full implementation of the Paris Agreement is crucial for Bangladesh. We need greater support for climate change adaptation," she said at an intervention on climate issues at the G7 Outreach Leaders' Summit at Manoir Richelieu Hotel in La Malbaie here.

The Prime Minister said available climate financing has to be augmented and facilitated for Bangladesh.

The countries like Bangladesh also need support for capacity building, technology development and transfer in areas like agriculture, public health and disaster management.

She appreciated Canada's commitment to support the poor and most vulnerable countries to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Sheikh Hasina also commended Canada's pledge to contribute US$ 2.65 billion over the next five years to help the developing countries tackle the climate change issue and US$ 300 million to the Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Sheikh Hasina also sought both financial and technological assistance from G7 countries to tackle global effects of climate change.