<h1>West Bengal Chief Secretary Calls for Increased Climate Finance and Community Engagement for Resilient Growth.</h1> The West Bengal chief secretary emphasized the necessity of financial support for climate change initiatives, highlighting it as both an environmental and development priority. Speaking at a workshop organized by the Union ministry of environment, he pointed out challenges such as limited access to climate finance and institutional capacity. He advocated for increased investments in ecosystem-based approaches and climate-resilient agriculture, stressing the importance of community engagement and decentralized funding models. An economic advisor highlighted the need for a cohesive approach involving stakeholders and the financial system to achieve low carbon and climate-resilient growth. The workshop underscored the urgency of investing in climate adaptation techniques.