, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh is pressing for increased funding to address climate-induced loss and damage, implement adaptation programmes and expand renewable energy at COP31 in Turkiye's Antalya, while raising concerns over the gap between international commitments and their actual implementation.

It is particularly emphasising effective financing to protect the lives and livelihoods of people in coastal areas, haors, chars and drought-prone regions.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said climate change was causing economic losses of around $15.2 billion annually in Bangladesh.

He said Bangladesh would highlight its position at the conference and push for greater access to international climate funds for co...