He addressed a virtual press conference following the opening of a Global Centre on Adaptation office in Dhaka on Tuesday. He emphasized the importance of sharing successful adaptation strategies among nations and called for swift action with shared expertise and financial resources. Ban, the chairman of GCA, praised Bangladesh for its resilience in managing disasters amidst global discussions on climate change. He specifically mentioned the successful evacuation of a large number of people during the recent cyclone Amphan, which occurred during the coronavirus pandemic. In his speech during the inauguration, Ban Ki-moon praised the country as a prime example of effectively addressing climate change. This is why the office was established in Bangladesh, he explained. Referring to statistics from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the GCA chairman warned that 17 percent of Bangladesh could be submerged if the sea level rises by 1 meter by 2050. Additionally, a UN report indicates that even a slight rise in sea level could lead to flooding in Dhaka city, underscoring the serious threats Bangladesh faces as one of the nations most susceptible to the impacts of global warming. He stressed the importance of long-term planning, preparedness, understanding of potential risks and ways to mitigate them, education, and awareness in addressing this crisis. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina participated in the opening of the office through a video conference from Ganabhaban. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen was also present at the event.