 and 172 people atleast died and we really, the country is observing the day of mourning today. So we pray for the departed soul and we also pray for them. I am happy to see that after a long-threaded discussion on different aspects adaptation issues, the conference is moving towards a successful completion. It is pleasing to hear that the discussion was very comprehensive, participatory and open. I appreciate much your involvement into the discussion and to make this conference a success. Ladies and gentlemen, although Bangladesh is taking its climate responsibility seriously at the national and international levels, it is well known that we are one of the smallest imitators of greenhouse gas. On per capita basis, we are one of the lowest among all emitting countries. So we are not a contributor to the cause of global climate change. Instead we are and will be one of the principal and most severe victims of climate change. All of you know by now that the most affected by climate change will be the poor communities living in difficult areas such as coastal zones and also flood plains. It is therefore important to consider adaptation for these communities. I understand from reflections made by panel members and summary presentation from the organizers that this conference addressed the climate change implications, existing community-based adaptation practices, challenge of adaptation and other relevant issues. I am really happy to know that you have addressed those in this conference. I believe that this generates new avenues for advancement and provide guidance to the policy and practice for the global communities. Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to see so many international and national participants including experts and practitioners. I am confident that you will be able to bring a positive momentum in addressing the impact of climate change and towards helping the poor communities of this globe through community-based adaptation measures, adapting measures to climate change. Organizing such a big event is a mammoth task which the organizers have successfully done. At this end, I thank to the organizers particularly, Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies BCAS an international institute for environment and development IIED for their tireless effort. I must thank Dr. Atik Raman from BCAS and Dr. Saleem Mulhak from IIED for their pivotal role for making CBA-7 successful. The participants role in a conference is very important. Without them, this conference would not have been successful. I take this opportunity to thank all the participants from over 40 countries for coming to Bangladesh and participate actively in this conference. Such a major event involving about 300 experts is only possible when many organizations contribute their resources. I heard that about 30 agencies from all over the world have helped and supported this CBA-7 initiative. I am sure that the organizers will not forget to extend their appreciation and thanks to them. Further, the volunteers of BCAS and IIED working behind the scene and the management will support from my colleagues at MOEF, that is Ministry of Environment and Forest and management of Rupasi Bangla hotel must be thanked for all the work. Finally, I would like to offer my thanks to Christian Figures, UNFCC secretary for her video address in this event. I appreciate her concern for climate change and community-based adaptation aspects. I am also thankful to the national and international media for their positive role in bringing this important meeting to the public using mass media. My appreciations are for you. Once again, thank you all. Allah Hafiz.