Kazi Amdadul Hoque

Kazi Amdadul Hoque is a climate, development, and humanitarian activist. His Twitter handle is @KaziAmdadbd

Cyclone Remal gives a stark reminder of our crisis protection gap

Bangladesh must intensify its anticipatory actions to address the evolving challenges posed by climate change and increasing cyclone intensity.

4m ago

COP28: The most promising disappointment yet

COP28 failed to bring about the desired outcomes, including a strong commitment to phase out fossil fuels.

9m ago

Without proper follow-up, what is the point of COP28?

We don’t have the time anymore, and we, as the climate action community, are tired of saying this ad nauseam.

10m ago

Disaster risk finance is the way to go

The concept is expected to reduce losses and damages associated with the sudden onset of climate disasters.

1y ago

Besides forex reserves, nature needs replenishing too

Nature wants to be treated right and climate change impacts will become even harsher if positive changes are not incorporated in the current practices.

1y ago

Stop abusing and start utilising the environment

Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to all kinds of climate-change-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, cyclones, storm surges, sea-level rise, landslides, heat, and cold stresses.

2y ago

Don't turn receivers of aid into photo props

Many have fallen prey to the unforgiving lens of the camera, and it is quite often that the lines between relief and respect becomes blurred.

2y ago

The budget must provide for disaster management and recovery

Even after a lifetime of struggling to turn their lives around, a large number of vulnerable Bangladeshis face continuous climate-induced disasters, and each one brings them back to square one.

2y ago
June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

Cyclone Remal gives a stark reminder of our crisis protection gap

Bangladesh must intensify its anticipatory actions to address the evolving challenges posed by climate change and increasing cyclone intensity.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

COP28: The most promising disappointment yet

COP28 failed to bring about the desired outcomes, including a strong commitment to phase out fossil fuels.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

Without proper follow-up, what is the point of COP28?

We don’t have the time anymore, and we, as the climate action community, are tired of saying this ad nauseam.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Disaster risk finance is the way to go

The concept is expected to reduce losses and damages associated with the sudden onset of climate disasters.

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

Besides forex reserves, nature needs replenishing too

Nature wants to be treated right and climate change impacts will become even harsher if positive changes are not incorporated in the current practices.

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

Stop abusing and start utilising the environment

Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to all kinds of climate-change-induced disasters such as floods, droughts, cyclones, storm surges, sea-level rise, landslides, heat, and cold stresses.

July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022

Don't turn receivers of aid into photo props

Many have fallen prey to the unforgiving lens of the camera, and it is quite often that the lines between relief and respect becomes blurred.

June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022

The budget must provide for disaster management and recovery

Even after a lifetime of struggling to turn their lives around, a large number of vulnerable Bangladeshis face continuous climate-induced disasters, and each one brings them back to square one.

March 10, 2022
March 10, 2022

Time to change the story of coastal women’s struggles

Maksura lived in Shyamnagar, in the coastal areas of Bangladesh. She graduated against all odds and dreamed of a future where she could work and apply her knowledge in real life.

November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021

Locally-led adaptation is a key strategy in dealing with the climate crisis

This world is home to some 7.6 billion people, and not every person lives as well as the next.