Responses: ➔ Deputy High Commissioner responded noting need to increase political pressure on developed countries to fund adaptation. o Support for implementation of Bangladesh’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and NDC o Engagement with Article 6 (carbon markets) and private sector investment o Technology transfer and expert collaboration ➔ Mirza Ali, Bangladeshi Environmental Department Director further responded mentioning UK and Scotland engagement with Bangladesh and vulnerable nations. ➔ Noted existing UK support via FCDO five-year climate programme (£120 million) and projects in the Sundarbans mangrove forest ➔ Emphasised that adaptation remains the most urgent need for Bangladesh ➔ Call for Scottish Parliament advocacy on adaptation funding Agenda 5: Closing Remarks • Deputy High Commissioner thanked the Scottish Parliament and CPG.