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 the best practices in adaptation among countries and stressed the need for quick action with collective expertise and financial resources. Ban, the chairman of GCA, praised Bangladesh for its resilience in dealing with disasters while the world focuses on the impacts of climate change. He highlighted the successful evacuation efforts during the recent cyclone Amphan, which occurred amid the coronavirus pandemic. During his inauguration speech, Ban Ki-moon praised Bangladesh as a prime example of successfully addressing climate change. This was cited as a key reason for establishing an office in the country. Referring to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the GCA chairman warned that a 1-meter rise in sea level by 2050 could potentially submerge 17 percent of Bangladesh. He also pointed out that even a slight rise in sea level could lead to flooding in Dhaka city, underscoring the significant threat Bangladesh faces as one of the most vulnerable countries to global warming. He stressed the importance of long-term planning, preparedness, understanding potential risks, implementing risk management strategies, education, and raising awareness to effectively combat the crisis. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina participated in the opening of the office through a video call from Ganabhaban. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen was also present at the event.