A young climate activist from the coastal town of Cox’s Bazar, Jimran Mohammad Saiek, will represent Bangladesh at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP-29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
This global platform brings together climate advocates and world leaders to discuss critical issues such as carbon emission reduction, adaptation strategies, and climate justice.
For Jimran, this is more than a conference—it’s an opportunity to amplify the voices of coastal communities grappling with the dire impacts of climate change.
Growing up along the vulnerable coastlines of Cox’s Bazar, Jimran witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of natural disasters. From losing homes to cyclones and tidal surges to watching crops and livelihoods vanish, these experiences shaped his journey.
“As children, we were told disasters were just acts of fate. But as I grew older, I realized these were consequences of climate change—an injustice inflicted upon us,” he added, saying that this awakening fueled his determination to act.
Jimran recognized the imbalance: industrialized nations benefit from development, while coastal communities like his bear the brunt of the resulting environmental degradation.
“I understood that change won’t come unless we stand up for ourselves,” he added.
By Mohammad Morshed
