Climate Change
You are the cause of climate change, we are the result: Yunus to developed countries
The Paris Agreement, the global accord for limiting the effects of climate change, won't work as long as the world sticks with the current economic system, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said yesterday
World's first CO2 storage service soon ready in Norway
The aim is to prevent the emissions from being released into the atmosphere, and thereby help halt climate change.
Khulna sees drop in average rainfall over four decades
Study says it could have critical implications for water resources, agricultural practices
Net zero goal critical to Earth's stability: study
If left unchecked, global warming could set in motion dangerous and irreversible changes to planetary systems such as the disappearance of ice sheets or a collapse of ocean currents.
No denying we’re victims of climate change, but we’re leaders of solutions, responses
The world is still not taking climate change seriously enough, even though the annual United Nations Conferences of Parties (COPs) try to focus minds on the urgency of the task
500-metre green belt to be built in coastal areas: Saber
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said 17 percent of Bangladesh will be submerged in water due to the rise in sea level
Climate Change: Bangladesh may lose a third of agri output by 2050
Climate variability could result in the loss of one-third of Bangladesh’s agricultural GDP by 2050, said a recent World Bank report.
Financial pledge needed to tackle climate change
Tackling the impacts of climate change in Bangladesh requires substantial financial commitment, but the upcoming fiscal year's budget allocation falls short, experts said at a programme today
World Bank confirms key elements of new climate action plan
The World Bank on Friday announced a new Climate Change Action Plan aimed at helping developing countries achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and pledging to mobilize large-scale resources to aid the transition out of coal.
Leaders’ Summit on Climate: Kerry to arrive on April 9 to invite PM Hasina
John Kerry, the United States’ special presidential envoy for climate, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on April 9 on a daylong visit during which Bangladesh will convey its priority issues to him on the climate front.
China generated over half world's coal-fired power in 2020: study
China generated 53% of the world’s total coal-fired power in 2020, nine percentage points more that five years earlier, despite climate pledges and the building of hundreds of renewable energy plants, according to a global data study.
COP26 president designate eager for Bangladesh visit to see ‘inspiring’ work on climate change
COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma is expecting to visit Bangladesh as soon as possible in order to witness first-hand the inspiring work Bangladesh was doing to tackle climate change.
It is official: US back in the Paris climate club
The United States officially rejoined the Paris climate agreement, reinvigorating the global fight against climate change as the Biden administration plans drastic emissions cuts over the next three decades.
Bill Gates warns that manufacturing could challenge climate goals
Bill Gates exudes optimism in discussing the world’s ability to tackle climate change – until he hits on manufacturing. About that, he is worried.
Strengthen international cooperation in climate finance, mitigation and adaptation: Foreign minister
Bangladesh has called for enhanced international cooperation in tackling adverse impacts of climate change on labour, human rights and health.
Bangladesh to help Maldives combat climate change: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today assured visiting Foreign Minister of the Maldives Abdulla Shahid that Bangladesh would extend its all-out support to his country in fighting climate change.
US to continue supporting Bangladesh on tackling climate change impacts
US President Joe Biden’s Climate Envoy John Kerry has assured Bangladesh of continued support and cooperation on tackling climate change impacts as he called Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen last evening.
Climate change: PM Hasina criticises global adaptation measures, calls for timely action
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said global adaptation over climate change is still far from the pace of devastation just for lack of funds and political will.