Speaking at the One Planet Summit in Paris, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh announced plans to increase tree coverage in the country by two percent over the next five years. She urged developed nations to fulfill their commitments to climate justice and historical responsibility, emphasizing the importance of shared responsibility in securing the world's future. The summit, which took place at the Elysee Palace and included leaders from various levels of government and finance sectors, aimed to enhance global efforts in combating climate change. Despite being a developing nation, Bangladesh already invests over one percent of its GDP in climate change mitigation, as it is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change despite not being a major contributor to the issue. Despite our limited resources, we are taking action to address the impacts of climate change through both mitigation and adaptation efforts." 

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Elysse Place in Paris for the One Planet Summit. During her speech, the Bangladesh leader highlighted the challenges faced due to the Rohingya refugee influx from Myanmar, noting the impact on the environment and forests in Cox's Bazar where they have been given shelter. In this instance, dealing with climate adaptation has become a significant challenge. Stressing the importance of afforestation in combating environmental degradation, she mentioned a $50.76 million project aimed at preserving the Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest. Additionally, efforts are being made to create green belts in coastal regions to protect against cyclones, tidal surges, erosion, and saline water intrusion. Approximately 67,000 hectares of land have been designated for afforestation in the area. Bangladesh is working to enhance the resilience of its agriculture to climate change, as well as reducing reliance on groundwater for urban water supply. Commending Macron's leadership on the issue, Hasina reaffirmed her commitment to upholding the 2015 Paris climate agreement. The prime minister remembered the introduction of the Global Pact for the Environment at the UN in September of this year. She expressed her belief that collaborative actions to improve resilience and adaptation would lead to peace, stability, prosperity, and the reduction of inequalities within societies.