Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said reforms in climate finance must prioritise community needs, institutional capacity, and transparency, addressing the consultation workshop titled "National Climate Finance Strategy Formulation for Bangladesh," held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel.

"Bangladesh cannot afford a system where process outweighs outcomes. We need faster delivery, stronger planning, better coordination with international partners, and a funding framework that protects vulnerable citizens," she said, expressing hope for an actionable national strategy emerging from the consultation.

The workshop brought together senior government officials, development partner...