According to Health Minister A F M Ruhul Haque, Bangladesh will require approximately $2 billion over the next decade to address the health threats posed by global warming. Following a climate change meeting, the minister stated that the exact amount will be confirmed by June of next year. If the sea level rises by one meter due to global warming, a total of $2.08 billion will be needed between 2010 and 2021 to mitigate the impacts. A Dhaka Declaration consisting of eight points, reflecting the government's concern on this issue, was presented at the meeting. A total of 55 delegates from various countries, including 11 ministers, participated in the meeting to discuss strategies for mitigating the effects of climate change. Furthermore, a total of 17 papers were delivered during the meeting. Experts are forecasting that a portion of Bangladesh will be submerged in water within the next 20 to 30 years. However, Haque mentioned that there seems to be little concern about the potential health impacts of this situation. The primary focus of this meeting is centered around this particular issue.