Chief adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed emphasized the importance of industrialized nations providing climate adaptation funds for developing countries, who are the most affected by climate change, without imposing any conditions. He also urged wealthier nations to transfer advanced technology to help developing countries enhance their climate resilience. Fakhruddin stated that developed countries must offer adaptation funds and assist with technology transfer without any conditions. He emphasized that developed nations, as the main polluters, have a significant responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the specified time limits. The SAARC climate conference was initiated following a suggestion by Dhaka, as there is concern that a significant portion of Bangladesh's land may be submerged due to rising sea levels caused by global warming. The meeting is expected to approve a joint declaration on taking action against climate change, which will impact the entire SAARC region including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The Maldives island chain is particularly at risk from rising sea levels. Fakhruddin emphasized the need for SAARC countries to unite in urging developed nations to provide additional resources for adaptation efforts. He also mentioned Bangladesh's efforts to establish an international climate adaptation center for sharing knowledge and best practices. It was stressed that developed countries must make a firm commitment to reducing their emissions without conditions. He stated that it is crucial for us to take action in order to protect ourselves from the dangers of climate change. Fakhruddin warned that climate change will have devastating consequences for millions of poor people, leading to the worsening of floods, droughts, and salinity. He emphasized that the impact of climate change could be the worst tragedy in human history, surpassing even events like the 'Black Death' and World War II. He urged that we cannot afford to be passive and must take action to prevent this catastrophe. The SAARC Secretary-General, Sheel Kant Sharma, also stressed the importance of developed countries committing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within specific timeframes. The inauguration was led by Devasish Roy, the special assistant for environment to the chief adviser, and also featured remarks from Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, the foreign adviser.