Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has said a
radical change is needed in the global framework to address climate impacts
focusing on net-zero carbon emissions and eliminating extreme resource
inequality.
He
made the remark at an event titled 'Climate Forward' organised by New York
Times here on Wednesday.
The
New York Times hosted a day-long event involving innovators, activists,
scientists and policymakers to discuss the steps needed to address climate change
impacts. It was broadcast live from the New York Times Studios.
Anthropologist
Jane Goodall also spoke, among others.
Prof
Yunus discussed the challenges of leading a country facing adverse impacts of
climate change.
When
asked what debt rich countries have to countries like Bangladesh, he said
climate actions should be taken focusing on net-zero carbon emissions and
eliminating extreme resource inequality.
"Why
should we bear the burden of destruction that you have imposed on us?" the
chief adviser questioned.