On November 2, 2025, at Crowne Plaza in Dhaka, the Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD) and the Climate Justice Alliance – Bangladesh (CJA-B) organized a national seminar titled “Launching CSO Position Paper on COP 30.” Representatives from more than forty national and international civil society organizations that are working together to promote climate justice on a national and international scale were present at the event.
Ms. Hasin Jahan, Country Director of WaterAid Bangladesh, attended the lecture as a Special Guest and offered her thoughts on Bangladesh’s main COP 30 priorities. She emphasized in her speech how urgently the Loss and Damage funding process has to be made more accessible and clear. In order for frontline communities in areas like Bhuruingamari and Assasuni to directly benefit from global climate money intended to aid in their recovery and reconstruction, she emphasized the significance of creating a robust national framework.
Highlighting the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), she underscored that water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) must be recognised as core components of climate adaptation systems. She referenced recent progress in global negotiations, where water and sanitation have begun to feature more prominently in adaptation indicators. As countries move into the final stage of adopting indicators at COP 30, she emphasised that it is essential for WASH to remain central to adaptation measurement and planning.
Regarding the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance, she noted that while the adoption of a target to mobilise USD 1.3 trillion per year by 2035 is significant, the structure of this financing will determine its real impact. She emphasised the need for finance that is grant-based, predictable, and accessible, particularly for vulnerable communities, rather than relying heavily on loans which may increase financial burdens.
The seminar concluded with a shared commitment to continued collaboration among civil society, government, and development partners to advocate for equity, accountability, and justice-driven climate action at COP 30 and beyond.
