By Xinhua,
Dhaka : Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed of the Bangladesh caretaker government has said poverty alleviation is a must for lasting peace and sustainable development, but climate change is a major factor in Bangladesh that casts adverse impacts on poverty.
The head of the government Wednesday made the remark when meeting with visiting Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Ole Danbolt Mjos here, leading English newspaper The Daily Star reported Thursday.
The chief adviser said developing countries, particularly Bangladesh, are least responsible for climate change but worst sufferers from adversities stemming from climate change.
He mentioned the two rounds of floods and cyclone Sidr that caused havoc on the country last year.
A prediction said that a third of the landmass of Bangladesh might go under water following sea-level rise due to global warming.
The chief adviser said adaptation and mitigation are being incorporated in the country’s development strategy, which needs a lot of funds and resources.
So, the world community, particularly rich countries, historically emitters of greenhouse gases, should come forward with contribution to the countries vulnerable to climate change.
He hoped that the noble committee would make aware the world forums of contributing to vulnerable countries to minimize the adversities.