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...
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Rich countries blamed for 鈥榠mperfect鈥� deal
The tough-fought finance deal at UN climate negotiations was 鈥榠mperfect鈥�, the Azerbaijan COP29 leadership has admitted, seeking to blame richer countries for an outcome slammed by poorer nations as insulting...
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...
Bangladesh urges FAO to ensure uninterrupted exports during calamities
Bangladesh鈥檚 newly appointed ambassador to Italy ATM Rokebul Haque stressed the need of more effective role of FAO for uninterrupted exports of agriculture goods during global emergencies and disasters, sidestepping export restrictions by any country...
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...
Wealthy nations offer $250b on climate but pressed for more
Wealthy nations on Friday offered $250 billion a year to help poorer nations hit hardest by global warming but faced immediate calls led by Africa to give more as UN climate negotiations extended into overtime.
Nations race to land climate deal as COP29 draft rejected
Negotiators raced against the clock at UN climate talks on Thursday to broker a trillion-dollar deal to help poorer nations tackle global warming after rich and developing countries roundly rejected a draft deal...
Rich nations urged to commit up to $900b at climate talks
Negotiators at deadlocked UN climate talks said Wednesday that rich countries have been urged to commit as much as $900 billion per year to help poorer nations take action against global warming...
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...
COP29 negotiators strive for deal after G20 鈥榤arching orders鈥�
Negotiators toiled Tuesday to break a deadlock at UN climate talks after G20 leaders acknowledged the need for trillions of dollars for poorer nations but left key sticking points unresolved.
G20 leaders talk climate, wars, brace for Trump鈥檚 return
G20 leaders on Tuesday were holding the final day of a summit that offered some impetus to stalled UN climate talks, diverged on wars in Ukraine and the Middle East 鈥� and foresaw global turbulence as Donald Trump readies to take over the US presidency...
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.
Fossil fuel lobbyists overwhelm COP29
At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists have been granted access to the COP29 climate negotiations, according to an analysis...
UN climate chief urges G20 to spur tense COP29 negotiations
The UN鈥檚 climate chief urged G20 leaders on Saturday to push COP29 talks towards a deal to raise money for developing nations as diplomats struggled to find common ground in...
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...
Oil executives work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence
Oil executives and lobbyists descended on COP29 in Baku for 鈥榚nergy day鈥� Friday, as environmental groups denounced the presence of the fossil fuel industry at the UN climate talks.
COP29 host tries to calm waters after diplomatic turmoil
Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister cancelled her trip to the UN climate talks and Argentina withdrew its delegation...
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...
Bangladesh interim govt chief for 鈥榸ero carbon鈥�-based lifestyle to save planet
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday suggested creating a new lifestyle based on 鈥榸ero waste and zero carbon鈥� to protect the planet from climate catastrophes, presenting his longstanding dream of creating a new world of three zeroes...
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...
Taliban eye aid at their first UN climate talks since 2021 takeover
The first Afghan official to attend UN climate talks since the Taliban came to power said on Monday that his country hopes to benefit from a global finance deal under negotiation at COP29 in Baku.
Azerbaijan defends fossil fuels at COP29 as big names skip summit
The host of the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan on Tuesday defended fossil fuels and the right of countries to exploit them as dozens of world leaders arrived for the COP29 conference.
COP29 opens after Donald Trump win with call for cooperation
The COP29 climate talks opened on Monday in Azerbaijan with a call to show global cooperation was not 鈥榙own for the count鈥�, as Donald Trump鈥檚 re-election hangs over the key discussions....
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...
Afghanistan to attend UN climate talks, first since Taliban takeover
An Afghan delegation will attend the upcoming UN climate change summit in Azerbaijan, the foreign ministry spokesman said on Saturday, marking a first since the Taliban government came to power.
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...