A climate tribunal organized by Oxfam in Dhaka has placed blame on developed countries, particularly those in Annex-1 of the Kyoto Protocol, for the destruction of fisherfolk communities in coastal Bangladesh due to climate change. The tribunal, held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre and coordinated by the Campaign for Sustainable Rural Livelihood, aimed to explore legal avenues to protect victims of climate change. Testimonies from climate victims, including housewives in cyclone-affected areas and fishermen imprisoned in India, were heard by a five-member jury panel led by Mizanur Rahman of the Bangladesh Human Rights Commission. In an attempt to connect the science of climate change with its legal implications at both national and international levels, the organization consulted two experts in the fields of climate change and international law. Despite ongoing multilateral negotiations, there remains a lack of a binding international agreement that would ensure compensation for countries affected by climate change caused by carbon emissions. According to legal expert Ahmed Ziauddin, Bangladesh could potentially bring its grievances to international courts such as the Hague-based UN court, the WTO, and UNESCO, but there are no provisions for individual claims for damages. Ziauddin suggested that Bangladesh should incorporate laws and articles related to climate change into its constitution, as there is currently no legal definition of climate change in the country. Climate change expert Ahsan Uddin Ahmed explained to the tribunal that developed nations are demanding specific evidence of damage caused by climate change in an apparent attempt to avoid their responsibilities. He stated that while it is scientifically proven that climate change is responsible for these damages, it is difficult to establish a separate account for them. Following the testimonies, the jury recommended the creation of a separate law and the inclusion of an article in the constitution addressing climate change. The jury concluded that as developed nations were primarily responsible for the impact of climate change, they should bear the costs of mitigating it. It also noted that the human rights of coastal communities had been violated by the effects of climate change. The panel of jurors included legislators Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Tarana Halim, Hasanul Huq Inu, and economist Quazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmed.