Sun Nov 17 13:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Nobel Laureate Yunus Tackles Climate Crisis and National Unity at COP29
**Baku, Azerbaijan** – Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, serving as chief advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, is navigating a complex double challenge at COP29: addressing the nation’s severe climate vulnerability while simultaneously attempting to heal a politically fractured country. Yunus’s appointment follows the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amidst widespread protests, leaving him tasked with uniting a deeply divided nation.
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Yunus highlighted Bangladesh’s urgent need for climate action, emphasizing the critical risks facing the low-lying nation. He also discussed the necessary political reforms to stabilize the country and the implications of shifting global dynamics, particularly the return of Donald Trump to the White House – a figure Yunus has previously criticized.
With Bangladesh’s future hanging in the balance, Yunus’s leadership is facing a crucial test, requiring him to simultaneously address both the pressing environmental threats and the profound political divisions within his nation. His presence at COP29 underscores the intertwined nature of these challenges and the critical need for both domestic and international cooperation.
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