Climate Change

Climate Change

RMMRU unveils displacement framework for climate vulnerable countries

The framework, inspired by Bangladesh's own national strategy, will be formally proposed at the upcoming COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, for adoption by other CVF members

1w ago

Tidal surges damage 955 houses in Patuakhali

Monir Sardar, 45, a fisherman from Char Montaz union under Patuakhali's Rangabali upazila, and his four family members became homeless overnight as strong winds and tidal surges caused by a low-pressure system battered the coastline recently

3w ago

Climate change forcing thousands into urban slums

Experts call for urgent action

1m ago

UN says 70% chance that 2025-2029 average warming will top 1.5C

The planet is therefore expected to remain at historic levels of warming after the two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024

1m ago

Bangladesh can earn $1b a year from carbon market: analysts

The information was revealed at a discussion on carbon financing organised by LightCastle Partners

1m ago

Early erosion by Teesta, Dharla threatens thousands in Rangpur region

Erosion by Teesta started early, devouring the croplands and houses at 130 points in five districts of Rangpur region

1m ago

No new industries within 10km of Sundarbans ECA

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.

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Global temperatures stuck at near-record highs in April

The extraordinary heat spell was expected to subside as warmer El Nino conditions faded last year

1m ago

Climate Adaptation: Address inequality while forming policies, says study

Despite the existence of policies, strategies, and plans to address climate change as a major concern, gaps still remain in the engagement of marginalised communities in climate action, according to a new study

1y ago

Climate victims testify at Americas rights court in historic case

From Mexicans left homeless by rising seas to Colombians affected by coral bleaching, hundreds of people are telling the top human rights court in the Americas what climate change means to them in a historic case that could shape international law

1y ago

KCC commits to mitigating climate crisis

To make Khulna city more livable and climate resilient, Khulna City Corporation has taken up Asia Resilient Cities project

1y ago

How hot is too hot?

Scientists say our focus should not be on just heat, but a combination of heat and humidity

1y ago

Climate change to wreck global income by 2050: study

Researchers in Germany estimate that climate change will shrink global GDP at least 20% by 2050. Scientists said that figure would worsen if countries fail to meet emissions-cutting targets

1y ago

Global forest loss remains high despite gains: report

More than half the habitable land on earth was once covered in lush forest. Humans have been chopping away at it for 10,000 years, but deforestation has accelerated dramatically in the past century

1y ago

CARE launches NABAPALLAB project

CARE Bangladesh today launched the “Nature-Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives and Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB)” project at InterContinental Dhaka

1y ago

All parties must come forward to combat climate change: Saber Hossain

As climate change is a global challenge, all parties must come forward to combat it, Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said today

1y ago

Land ministry working in line with govt’s environment, climate policy: minister

Land Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda today said his ministry is working in line with the government's environment and climate policy

1y ago

Hasan for new definition of 'refugee' including 'climate migrants'

Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has highlighted the adverse effects of global warming that among other factors are negatively contributing towards the rise of climate migrants and refugees

1y ago