Dhaka, Nov. 9 -- UN General Assembly President Dr Khalilur Rahman has outlined three priorities for the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkey, focusing on clean energy transition, climate finance and protecting lives from climate impacts.

In a video message, he said his first priority was delivering on commitments made under the Paris Agreement by accelerating clean energy, electrification and emissions reduction.

His second priority is climate finance, ensuring predictable funding for adaptation, resilience and loss and damage, while the third is protecting lives through investment in early warning systems, disaster preparedness and community protection.

"These are the priorities that I have. What are yours?" he asked....