The state minister for the environment criticized developed countries for their deceptive behavior regarding climate funds. Hasan Mahmud, speaking at a discussion on the upcoming climate summit, accused rich countries of making false promises and using trickery when it comes to providing funds to address climate change in poorer nations. He also pointed out that these countries have not kept their promise to reduce carbon emissions. Hasan mentioned that at the Copenhagen conference in December 2009, developed countries had pledged $30 billion for Fast Start Funding to help countries vulnerable to climate change impacts, but only eight percent of the funds had been paid by November 2011, despite the commitment to clear the funds by 2012. He mentioned that there is a deception involved, as they claim to have already provided the money. However, upon closer examination, it is evident that the funds given in 2008 are labeled as Fast Start Funding. This discussion took place before an upcoming climate change conference in Durban, South Africa starting on Nov 28. The minister from Bangladesh suggested establishing a central entity to allocate the funds at the conference. He also mentioned that it is important for "need" to be the main factor in determining which countries receive funds, rather than favoring those with better relations with donors. He expressed concern that developed countries have not made significant progress in reducing carbon emissions and are contributing to global warming. Hasan noted that the average person in Bangladesh emits 0.3 tonnes of carbon per year. The amount is 1.6 tonne in developing nations and 15-20 tonne in developed countries. He also voiced optimism that the Climate Vulnerable Forum on Sunday, featuring United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will yield favorable results. Qazi Kholiquzzaman, chairman of the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation, led the roundtable discussion.