The foreign minister stated that Bangladesh is currently viewed as a role model for managing natural disasters, and the prime minister is aiming to increase these efforts. He emphasized that Bangladesh cannot tackle disasters alone and is open to collaborating with organizations like BIMSTEC, SAARC, Delta Coalition, Climate Vulnerable Forum, and the Indian Ocean Rim Association. Bangladesh is recognized globally for its advocacy on climate issues. The foreign minister made these remarks at the 2019 Thematic Meeting of PDD in Dhaka, which was attended by high-level delegations and experts. Displacement caused by slow or sudden disasters is a widespread issue globally, exacerbated by unpredictable climate change and environmental degradation. Momen recounted stories from Bangladesh, where a rickshaw puller from Sylhet had to relocate to the Southern coastal area of Barisal due to the erosion of his farmland by rivers. This forced him to move to a higher plain with his family for safety, struggling to make a living. He is not alone in this situation, as a significant portion of Dhaka's 19 million residents have been displaced due to climate change impacts, such as washed away homes and insufficient land for livelihoods. The World Bank warns that a one-meter rise in sea level could displace 25 to 30 million people in Bangladesh's coastal regions. Momen inquired about the destination for climate change migrants, noting Bangladesh's vulnerability to climate change. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina implemented measures to address climate change, such as adopting a Climate Change Strategies & Action Plan in 2009 and involving communities. Additionally, Bangladesh trained 60,000 volunteers, built 3,800 cyclone shelters, increased embankments in coastal areas, and provided irrigation in 80 percent of cultivable areas. He also mentioned that Bangladesh has developed flood-resistant and salinity-resilient crops to adapt to and cope with climate change. The country has also implemented a 100-year Delta Plan to address climate challenges, which is estimated to cost an additional 2.5 percent of GDP annually and $29.6 billion by 2031. The foreign minister highlighted the prime minister's efforts in implementing various mitigation strategies, resulting in a minimal greenhouse gas emission of less than 0.03 percent in Bangladesh. Despite being a developing country, Bangladesh has dedicated a significant amount of its own resources to climate funds, including establishing two climate funds and launching river dredging and afforestation projects. Regrettably, the recent arrival of around 1.2 million Rohingyas from Myanmar is depleting our forests and causing environmental devastation.