No more 鈥楾om-Jerry鈥� games over hill cutting: Rizwana
Environment, forest, and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has issued a strong warning against the ongoing illegal hill cutting in Chattogram...
Tags : CLIMATE change
US withdraws from global climate change initiative
The Fed entered the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System, or NGFS, in December 2020, praising it at the time as a place to exchange ideas about the development of environment and climate risk management policies for the financial sector...
JICA, GoB ink deals to boost coastal resilience
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a record of discussion with the Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, and Bangladesh Forest Department of the government of Bangladesh for the 鈥楶roject for Enhancing Coastal Resilience through Technology-based Forest Management鈥�....
2024 hottest recorded year, crosses global warming limit
The past two years saw average global temperatures exceed a critical warming limit for the first time as the UN demanded 鈥榯rail-blazing鈥� climate action...
New law likely to protect trees: Rizwana
Environment, forest and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Tuesday said that a new law was being formulated to protect trees, which would include special provisions against using nails for advertisements...
Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN
Climate change sparked a trail of extreme weather and record heat in 2024, the United Nations said on Monday, urging the world to pull back from the 鈥榬oad to ruin鈥�.
16 acres of grabbed forest recovered in 4 months : Rizwana
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has recovered 16 acres of illegally occupied forest land in Gazipur since August 5 out of a total of 90 acres...
Climate change: Bangladesh moves to get health nat鈥檒 adaptation plan
Bangladesh is set to get its first health national adaptation plan considering climate change, with the final validation on the draft of the national document held on Monday.
Pathways to green energy
BANGLADESH stands at the forefront of the global fight against climate change. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, it faces rising sea levels, increasing...
Climate change poses major threat to Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel earnings
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Vietnam 鈥� four major apparel producers 鈥� could face a 22 per cent decline in nominal earnings by 2030 and 68 per cent by 2050 if the countries fail to invest in climate adaptation, according to a new study revealed on Monday...
Justice for climate change victims demanded
Green activists and advisers to the interim government on Saturday at a conference demanded justice for climate change victims as it already had impacted life and livelihood of people.
Sustainability education and practice at schools
BANGLADESH is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change in the world, despite its minimal contribution to the global greenhouse gas emissions. Bangladesh historically has faced several climate disasters, where the 1988 flood and the 2007 cyclone Sidr are some notable events. According to the latest 鈥楪lobal Climate Risk Index 2021鈥� by...
No discussion to ban ISKCON: Rizwana
Environment, forests, climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Thursday said that no discussion was held to ban International Society for Krishna Consciousness in Bangladesh...
Adaptation to combat climate change
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought the world鈥檚 attention once again to strategies to address the climate crisis. While reducing emissions (mitigation) remains essential, it has become increasingly clear that even with significant global efforts, the consequences of climate change are here to stay. Rising sea levels, erratic weather patterns, and...
Fight demands more than funds, policies
AS THE world came together for COP29 in Baku, the need to tackle climate change has never been more urgent. The Conference of the Parties, or COP, is a UN initiative that began in 1995 to address the growing climate crisis. The foundation for global climate action was laid much earlier at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro...
2024鈥檚 record ocean heat revved up Atlantic hurricane wind speeds: study
Human-driven warming of ocean temperatures increased the maximum wind speeds of every Atlantic hurricane in 2024, according to a new analysis released Wednesday, highlighting how climate change is amplifying the destructive power of storms...
Youth leading the way in climate action
AS THE world grapples with the escalating consequences of climate change, it has become clear that today鈥檚 youth are not only the most affected but also the most fervent advocates for change. Young people across the globe are stepping into critical roles as climate activists, leaders, innovators, and educators, determined to shape a sustainable...
Bangladesh needs $3.5b annually for climate resilience
Bangladesh, one of the world鈥檚 most vulnerable countries to climate change, required $3.5 billion per year to strengthen its climate resilience, said Aminul Hoque from COAST Foundation, Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi youths showcase climate crisis through Nakshikantha at COP29
Bangladeshi youths have brought their country鈥檚 climate crisis to the global stage at COP29 in Baku in Azerbaijan, through a powerful Nakshikantha showcase at the Bangladesh Pavilion...
Half of tropical coral species face extinction: report
Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction 鈥� and climate change is the chief culprit, a new report said on Wednesday...
Global climate finance and COP29
CONFERENCE of the Parties (COP) is the highest policy-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Since the creation of the UNFCCC at the Rio Conference in...
Bangladeshi youth leaders at forefront of COP29 climate dialogue
As global leaders gather for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP29 in Baku, a powerful dialogue on climate change is emerging among young leaders, policymakers and climate advocates...
Climate vulnerabilities of agriculture
BANGLADESH, situated between the Himalayas and the Bay of Bengal, is highly susceptible to natural disasters and climate change. The country faces severe heatwaves, tropical cyclones and...
Carbon-conscious approach in order
AS SOMEONE who attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh...
Climate change poses multiple risks for banks
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the courtroom.聽
COP29: no more promises
AS THE world hurtles towards unprecedented climate extremes, from raging wildfires to rising sea levels, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan this November may well be our last, best chance to reverse course. Every year, world leaders gather under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, to...
Path forward in global climate economy
AS BANGLADESH grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, the need for innovative financial mechanisms to bolster its resilience is more pressing than ever. Despite its relatively low contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions 鈥� accounting for less than 0.5 per cent of the world total 鈥� the country bears a disproportionate burden of...
Manufacture sustainable electronic goods: Rizwana聽
Environment, forest, and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday urged manufacturers to adopt responsible practices to produce sustainable electronic goods...
Can seagrass safeguard coastlines?
IN THE age of escalating global warming, our coastal communities and ecosystems are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Located along the fastest rising sea in the world, the Bay of Bengal, our coastlines are facing unprecedented challenges. Each year, we witness more frequent and intense tropical cyclones, accompanied by strong storm surges causing...