On 7–8 May 2026, the 10th Indian Ocean Dialogue was organized in Delhi, India by the Ministry of External Affairs, India, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Secretariat. The Dialogue, themed “Indian Ocean Region in a Transforming World,” served as a Track-1.5 platform bringing together policymakers, diplomats, academic experts, and industry stakeholders to strengthen regional cooperation on emerging global and regional challenges.
Representing the Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD), the Chief Executive participated in the panel discussion on “Climate Change and Science and Technology Development.” During the session, he highlighted key obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement and emphasized how narrow national interests continue to undermine collective global climate action, intensifying the climate crisis and its global consequences.
He also addressed the growing political divisions within the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) processes, particularly the continued contestation surrounding the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). These divisions, he noted, continue to hinder global negotiations aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Highlighting the urgency of coordinated climate action, he referred to emerging ocean and climate risks, noting that a 1.5°C temperature increase could contribute to significant sea-level rise affecting millions of coastal populations, while accelerated ocean acidification could severely threaten global coral reef ecosystems. The discussion emphasized the need to place the 1.5°C target at the center of development planning, including blue economy initiatives, through integrated, science-based, and collaborative global action.
CPRD’s participation in the Dialogue reflects its continued commitment to advancing climate justice, equitable global climate governance, and evidence-based advocacy for climate-vulnerable communities in Bangladesh and beyond.
