Bangladesh's health minister A F M Ruhul Haque stated that approximately $2 billion will be required over the next decade to address the health risks resulting from global warming. Following a meeting on climate change, the minister informed reporters that the specific amount will be confirmed by June of the following year. Haque also mentioned that if the sea level increases by one meter due to global warming, a total of $2.08 billion will be needed between 2010 and 2021 to mitigate the impacts. The meeting included the reading of an eight-point Dhaka Declaration, which highlights the government's concern on the issue. The event was attended by 55 delegates from various countries, including 11 ministers, who discussed strategies to minimize the effects of climate change. In addition, 17 papers were discussed during the meeting. Experts are forecasting that a portion of Bangladesh will be submerged in water within the next 20 to 30 years. Haque also mentioned that there doesn't seem to be any concern about the health implications of this event. The primary focus of this meeting is on this particular issue.