The foreign minister praised Bangladesh for its exemplary management of natural disasters and stated that the prime minister aims to increase efforts in this area. He emphasized that Bangladesh cannot handle disaster management alone and is open to collaborating with regional and global organizations such as BIMSTEC, SAARC, Delta Coalition, Climate Vulnerable Forum, and IORA. Bangladesh is recognized as a leader in advocating for climate issues on a global scale. The foreign minister made these remarks at the 2019 Thematic Meeting of PDD in Dhaka, which was attended by high-level delegations and experts. Displacement caused by slow or sudden disasters is a worldwide issue, worsened by unpredictable climate change and environmental degradation. Momen shared stories from Bangladesh, where a rickshaw puller in Sylhet explained that he had to move to a different area in Barisal due to erosion of his land, forcing him to seek safety and livelihood elsewhere. This man is not alone, as many residents of Dhaka have also been forced to move due to similar reasons related to climate change. The World Bank predicts that a 1 meter rise in sea level could affect 20 percent of Bangladesh's coastal region, displacing millions of people. Momen inquired about the destination for climate change migrants, noting that Bangladesh is highly susceptible to climate impacts. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina implemented measures to adapt to climate change, including the adoption of a "Climate Change Strategies & Action Plan" in 2009. She engaged communities, trained 60,000 volunteers, built 3,800 cyclone shelters, and promoted afforestation. Furthermore, Bangladesh constructed embankments along 70-80% of coastal areas and provided irrigation to 80% of cultivable land. He also mentioned that Bangladesh has developed flood-resistant and salinity-resilient crops to adapt to climate change. In addition, the country has implemented a 100-year Delta Plan to address the challenges posed by climate change. However, this program could cost an additional 2.5 percent of GDP each year, totaling $29.6 billion by 2031. The foreign minister highlighted the prime minister's efforts in implementing various mitigation strategies, resulting in minimal greenhouse gas emissions in Bangladesh. Despite being a developing country, Bangladesh has allocated a significant amount of its own funds to climate initiatives, including establishing two climate funds and undertaking projects such as river dredging and afforestation. Regrettably, the recent arrival of approximately 1.2 million Rohingyas from Myanmar is depleting our forests and causing an environmental crisis.