As the climate crisis mirrors the unpredictable and fast-flowing waters of the Padma River, the response to this emergency remains sluggish, particularly in the realms of mitigation, finance, and adaptation. This observation comes from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as expressed in an opinion piece for Context, a Thomson Reuters Foundation media platform. Prime Minister Hasina
Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and requires huge funds to adapt. It is widely acknowledged that the funds should come from developed countries, who are among the highest polluters.