Muhammad Yunus Urges Action Over Negotiation at COP29

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus criticizes the role of negotiations at UN climate talks, urging nations responsible for global warming to provide necessary funds to address the crisis. He highlights the vulnerability of Bangladesh and emphasizes the need for immediate action toward clean energy solutions.

Interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has called for an end to negotiations at this year's United Nations climate talks, urging nations responsible for climate change to fund solutions directly.

Yunus, who was appointed after Sheikh Hasina's resignation, slammed the talks, comparing them to a 'fish market,' and underscored the urgency of addressing the climate crisis without bargaining.

Highlighting Bangladesh's vulnerability to rising sea levels and intense storms, Yunus pressed for proactive measures and announced his commitment to clean energy initiatives, emphasizing rich countries' dual obligation to protect their economies and the planet.

(With inputs from agencies.)