The minister of environment criticized developed countries for their deceptive behavior regarding climate funds during a discussion about the upcoming climate summit. Hasan Mahmud stated that rich countries have not kept their promises to provide funds to combat climate change in poorer nations and have also failed to reduce carbon emissions as pledged. He mentioned that only eight percent of the $30 billion promised as Fast Start Funding in 2009 had been paid by November 2011, despite the deadline for clearance being 2012. He mentioned that there is a deception involved in the situation, where they claim to have already provided the funds, but upon closer inspection, it is clear that the money given in 2008 is labeled as Fast Start Funding. The roundtable discussion took place before an upcoming climate change conference in Durban, South Africa starting on Nov 28. The minister from Bangladesh suggested the creation of a central organization to allocate the funds during the conference. He also mentioned that priority should be given to "need" when distributing funds, rather than favoring countries with better relationships with donors. He criticized developed countries for not making significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, stating that they are responsible for global warming. Hasan pointed out that a person in Bangladesh emits 0.3 tonnes of carbon per year. The amount is 1.6 tonnes in developing nations and 15-20 tonnes in developed countries. He also mentioned his optimism for a positive result from the Climate Vulnerable Forum on Sunday, which will be attended by United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The roundtable was chaired by Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation chairman Qazi Kholiquzzaman.