Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday called for increased adaptation support, operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund, and accelerated just transition in critical sectors to address Bangladesh’s climate vulnerabilities.

She highlighted the country’s urgent climate priorities during a meeting with the Ambassadors of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden—Christian Brix Møller, Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen, and Nicolas Weeks.

Rizwana emphasized that while just transition is vital, Bangladesh’s immediate challenge is mobilising finance to protect vulnerable communities through adaptation and loss-and-damage initiatives. Citing salinity-induced water scarcity in coastal areas, she proposed community-based rainwater harvesting projects as cost-effective and scalable solutions to provide safe drinking water during the dry season.

She urged development partners to support such innovative, bankable climate-resilience projects.

The Nordic ambassadors praised Bangladesh’s proactive measures and reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate on renewable energy, wind power, green shipping, and adaptation finance. Both sides stressed the importance of stronger bilateral dialogues and regional cooperation to amplify the voices of climate-vulnerable nations.

Rizwana expressed optimism that with political will and international partnerships, upcoming climate negotiations could deliver tangible outcomes in adaptation finance, loss-and-damage implementation, and community-led resilience.