ED: Leading the charge against climate change

It is encouraging to see the UNHCR adopt a resolution proposed by Bangladesh -- along with Vietnam and the Philippines -- that focuses on climate change and the adverse effects brought on as a result, especially on vulnerable groups such as the disabled and the elderly.

As one of the most affected nations when it comes to climate change, Bangladesh has been leading the fight against climate change and ensuring that industrialized nations, which use the most resources and as such contribute the most to climate change, take responsibility for their role and aid lesser developed nations such as ours in mitigating the circumstances.

In addition, the resolution’s focus on human rights is another step forward in the right direction, as those with disabilities and without the capacity to take care of themselves are, expectedly, affected much more and require additional assistance from the government in order to ensure their continued survival and maintenance of a healthy life.