Bangladesh youth COP to foster climate negotiation

Brighters Society of Bangladesh, with the support of ActionAid Bangladesh organised a virtual two-day long pre-COP conference titled ‘Bangladesh Youth COP 2022’ to foster climate negotiation and youth voice at the global level,

The virtual event was held on September 17 and 18, said a press release.

In this pre-COP conference, young people from Bangladesh and other parts of the world demanded 6 points and asked for immediate actions from the world leaders.

These demands include keeping the increase of average global temperature within 1.5°, stopping fossil burning and using renewable energy, providing compensation for countries affected by climate change, giving climate responsibility to residents of developed countries, ensuring protection funds for women and children affected by climate change and ensuring adequate funding and technical support for adaptation.

Speaking as the chief guest Saber Hossain Chowdhury MP said that it is high time young people led from the forefront, their voices are heard and acted upon to combat the challenges regarding climate change.