The prime minister emphasized the importance of governments not only fulfilling their national commitments under the Paris Agreement, but also increasing their ambitions during her speech at the Climate Vulnerable Leaders’ Event. She stressed the need to establish climate justice for the benefit of the planet and called for major economies, MDBs, and IFIs to provide more financial support and technology access. The prime minister expressed gratitude for Bangladesh being selected to lead the Climate Vulnerable Forum for the second time, noting that the CVF represents over one billion people in the world's most vulnerable countries. CVF countries are experiencing significant challenges despite their low contribution to global carbon emissions. According to the 2019 Climate Change Vulnerability Index by German Watch, Bangladesh is ranked as the seventh most affected country in the world by climate change. The country has been dealing with frequent flooding this monsoon season, leading to extensive crop damage and displacement of many people. The situation has been worsened by super cyclone Amphan and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as mentioned by Hasina. Additionally, the presence of 1.1 million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar in Cox's Bazar is causing further social and environmental issues. Hasina emphasized the need to focus on supporting the goal of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees, improving financing mechanisms, and addressing the issues of climate resilience and 'loss and damage'. Hasina emphasized the importance of appointing a UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change and establishing a joint fund for the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 during her speech. As the chair of the CVF, Hasina launched the "Midnight Survival Deadline for the Climate" initiative to address the global impact of climate change. She called on leaders of all nations to demonstrate leadership and proposed the creation of an international day called "Climate Resilience Day" to promote harmony with the Earth. Hasina warned that the world is close to exceeding the 1.5 degrees Centigrade limit set by the Paris Agreement and urged G20 countries, responsible for most global emissions, to develop clear and effective plans for reducing their emissions. She stated that if the current trend of rising sea levels continues, many island and coastal nations will be submerged, resulting in millions of climate refugees with no place to go. The Bangladesh parliament has declared a "Planetary Emergency" and has urged the world to take urgent action to combat climate change. With COP 26 postponed, the deadline for extending NDCs is now December 31st, which is seen as a critical moment for survival. The prime minister emphasized the need for at least 100 billion US dollars annually to support developing countries with mitigation, adaptation, and disaster response and recovery efforts.