Lawsuits against climate action on the rise
Legal efforts to block or unwind action on climate change are rising across the globe, new research showed Wednesday, particularly in the United States which leads the world on anti-green litigation...
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Over 80,000 people flee flooding in southwest China
Flooding in China鈥檚 southwest has driven more than 80,000 people from their homes, state media said on Wednesday.
Journey in professional development
CLIMATE change has emerged as one of the most urgent crises of our time, bringing about widespread loss of human life and irreversible damage to nature. Extreme weather patterns 鈥� including rising temperatures, prolonged cold waves, water scarcity, wildfires, sea-level rise, flooding, polar ice melting, storms, landslides, hurricanes and a steep decline in biodiversity...
Whose knowledge counts in toxic city?
CLIMATE change is no longer a looming threat for Bangladesh. It has arrived, thick and heavy, in the very air we breathe. It lingers in our lungs, stings in our throats, and hangs over Dhaka like an oppressive curtain no one asked for. This is not some distant crisis forecasted by scientists; this is the reality of living in one of the world鈥檚 most polluted cities. And more than...
Asia鈥檚 energy transformation
ASIA stands at a pivotal moment in its energy history. Home to more than half of the world鈥檚 population and the largest share of global energy demand, the region is simultaneously the driver of economic growth and a key contributor to global carbon emissions. As the climate crisis deepens and the energy security landscape becomes increasingly volatile, Asia鈥檚 ability...
How climate change rewrites crimes along coast
IN THE at-risk southern region of Bangladesh, fierce winds and rising rivers cause more than just home and farmland damage. Climate change, poverty, and social disintegration are quietly increasing crime, a worrying trend that is often overlooked. Policy responses prioritise rescue, relief, and infrastructure repair, but climate change-induced criminality is neglected...
Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists
Greenland鈥檚 ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution said in a report Wednesday.
Climate change heightens risk of Indian farmer suicides
On a small farm in India鈥檚 Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself.
Work collectively to tackle climate risks: adviser
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change adviser, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, on Saturday urged young people to work collectively to address the risks posed by climate change in the country...
TotalEnergies to face court in June in 鈥榞reenwashing鈥� case
TotalEnergies will face a Paris civil court in June over allegations it made false advertisements about its climate pledges鈥攁n unprecedented case in France against a major fossil fuel company, activists said Friday...
Learning poverty and climate events collide
FOR over a decade, the government under Sheikh Hasina has presided over the steady erosion of Bangladesh鈥檚 education system. An overreliance on rote learning, at the expense of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, has left students ill-equipped for real-world challenges. The exam-oriented culture, fixated on standardised testing, offers little room for...
Battling unforgiving climate
GLOBAL warming presents a critical global challenge and its consequences are particularly stark for countries like Bangladesh. Since the industrial revolution, the intensified use of fossil fuels has led to a sharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, the earth鈥檚 average temperature has continued to increase, triggering wide-ranging environmental disruptions. While...
Dark side of climate resilience
WHEN a village is swept away by floods in Bangladesh, the global north praises the survivors鈥� 鈥榬esilience鈥�. But is resilience a badge of honour 鈥� or a painful coping mechanism in a world rigged against the poor?...
鈥�83m people internally displaced worldwide鈥�
Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said Tuesday.
BUP seminar sheds light on growing health risks due to climate change
The Centre for Higher Studies and Research of Bangladesh University of Professionals organised a seminar, sheding light on the growing health risks due to climate change in the coastal regions of the country, at the BUP in Dhaka on Sunday...
Professor Yunus urges regional unity, youth innovations to face climate, urban challenges
Bangladesh chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle climate and urban challenges, and urged nations to harness youth potential and innovations to shape a sustainable future...
Climate change and challenges ahead
WITH the passage of time, concern prevails over the degradation of the earth in the form of global warming before unlocking its full potential for human welfare. Global warming leading to climate change severely affects humanity and other biological and non-biological components of the ecosystems. The prime cause of global warming is exceptionally high...
Tackling emissions, powering growth
angladesh finds itself navigating a delicate balance between rapid economic development and urgent climate action. As the world鈥檚 seventh most climate-vulnerable nation, the country contributes a modest 0.4 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet its domestic emissions are growing at an alarming 5.6 per cent annual rate. This increase stems from the twin...
Germany to give 52.5m euros to Bangladesh for climate change adaptation
Germany will provide Euro 52.5 million to Bangladesh for its endeavour on climate change adaption...
Dhaka hosts int鈥檒 workshop on climate adaptation
An international training workshop aimed at enhancing the application and capacity of earth remote sensing technologies for climate adaptation and disaster management in South Asia began in Dhaka on Saturday.
Young climate activists demand energy, power master plan revision
Young climate activists gathered in the capital on Friday calling for an urgent revision of the country鈥檚 Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan.
91pc diseases in Bangladesh linked聽to climate factors
An overwhelming majority of the diseases in Bangladesh 鈥� 91 per cent 鈥� are linked to climate-related factors, with women and children being the most vulnerable, according to a study published last month by the Health Service Division鈥檚 Climate Change and Health Promotion Unit.
Transforming aid through local leadership
IN AN era of unprecedented global challenges 鈥� from climate change and pandemics to conflict and displacement 鈥� the need for effective and sustainable development and humanitarian aid has never been greater. Yet, traditional approaches to aid delivery, often dominated by international actors, have frequently fallen short of addressing the root causes of...
In need of people-centred approach
AS THE global community continues to grapple with the escalating effects of climate change, international platforms such as the Conference of the Parties remain significant arenas where world leaders, academics and practitioners convene to discuss commitments, review progress and reaffirm pledges toward climate justice. These forums, particularly since the adoption...
Future demands green finance
THE world economy is going through a turbulent spell. But alongside rising inflation, geopolitical instability and tightening global credit, there is another worrying trend taking shape 鈥� a rather indiscreet and ill-judged withdrawal from climate financing. For countries like Bangladesh, among the most climate-vulnerable in the world, this shift is not merely disappointing; it...
Nature-based solutions for climate resilience
NATURE-BASED solutions have gained significant attention recently to address environmental degradation, water and food insecurity, natural disasters, and climate crises. The concept of NbS stems from the ecosystem approach. In 2016, the European Commission defined NbS as 鈥榥ature-inspired and nature-supported solutions.鈥� These solutions encompass actions aimed...
Govt should reduce inequality, improve business climate
A SHARP increase in the number of bank accounts having deposits exceeding Tk 1 crore in the last quarter of 2024 brings a number of issues and concerns to the fore. As Bangladesh Bank data show, the number of such accounts rose by 4,954 in the quarter, reaching 122,081 from 117,127 in September. While the rise indicates the restoration...
Climate justice needs gender equality
CLIMATE justice is more than just reducing carbon emissions or promoting clean energy. It is about recognising how climate change affects different communities in unequal ways. It demands fair solutions that consider the needs of those who suffer the most. Among them, women 鈥� especially in low-income and marginalised communities 鈥� are facing the harshest...
Improved investment climate for pvt sector stressed
Debapriya Bhattacharya, convenor of the Citizen鈥檚 Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, on Tuesday called for creating a favourable business environment for the private sector to adopt a sustainable business model...
BUET holds 10th ICWFM-2025
The closing ceremony of a three-day conference with special focus on water and ecosystem conservation for climate resilience has recently been concluded at the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific in Dhaka...