Momen calls to expand sustainable and advanced tech support for developing countries
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has made a call to expand the transfer of clean, sustainable, and advanced technology for developing countries at an affordable cost. "The expansion of tech support is essential for combating climate change and reducing the impacts of climate change on trade and investments," he said while speaking at a virtual event on "Climate Change Priorities in Trade and Investment" on Monday (14 February). The webinar was organised by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in Geneva under the auspices of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF). To mention, Bangladesh is currently leading the 55-climate vulnerable countries' Forum for a second term. During his address, the foreign minister gave a brief account of the socio-economic impacts of climate change in Bangladesh and highlighted the steps taken by the government to combat climate change under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He apprised the audience of the 'Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan' adopted on the occasion of the Birth Centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Meanwhile, Dr Momen urged the international community to proactively address the unique challenges of the climate-vulnerable countries, including their socio-economic losses and comparative disadvantages in trade due to climate change.
India targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, says Modi
India’s economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, the country’s prime minster has announced at the COP26 climate crisis summit in Glasgow. The target date is two decades beyond what scientists say is needed to avert catastrophic climate impacts. India is the last of the world’s major carbon polluters to announce a net-zero target, with China saying it would reach that goal in 2060, and the United States and the European Union aiming for 2050.
COP26: What climate summit means for one woman in Bangladesh
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Why China's climate policy matters to us all
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Deliver on promises, developing world tells rich at climate talks
A crucial U.N. conference heard calls on its first day for the world's major economies to keep their promises of financial help to address the climate crisis, while big polluters India and Brazil made new commitments to cut emissions. World leaders, environmental experts and activists all pleaded for decisive action to halt the global warming which threatens the future of the planet at the start of the two-week COP26 summit in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Monday. The task facing negotiators was made even more daunting by the failure of the Group of 20 major industrial nations to agree ambitious new commitments at the weekend.