Biodiversity

Anthropocentrism and climate change: Explained

Regardless of our understanding of anthropocentrism or human centricity, it is imperative to recognise that the climate crisis we are encountering is largely man-made. Since the 1800s, human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have been the most significant contributor to climate change.

To reform Bangladesh's environment sector, focus on biodiversity conservation

Environment is one of three pillars of sustainable development, while society and economy are the other two.

Are economic growth and biodiversity compatible?

There is no time left to debate whether saving our planet is too expensive, or to keep promoting socioeconomic models that are clearly not working.

No high rises along seashore: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has today said the government will not allow construction of any high-rise structures along the seashore.

Ecological havoc in Dhaka

Dhaka is faced with many direct threats to biodiversity with accelerating economic development, growing population, land grabbing, congested housing, tree felling, and vehicles emitting toxic fumes leading to extreme pollution and poor quality of life.

Sir David Attenborough: Tributes paid as he turns 90

Tributes have been paid to renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough who has turned 90.

Tourists asked to fight wildlife trade

Conservationists have launched a global campaign asking the public to help tackle the illegal trade in wildlife.

Education now global

Twenty engineering students are going to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay this year. They will be enrolled in postgraduate and doctoral programmes. A scholarship programme from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will support their studies while in IIT.

UK team germinates critically endangered Japanese birch

UK scientists have successfully germinated seeds from the critically endangered Japanese Birch, a species that has just 21 known trees remaining.

December 26, 2024
December 26, 2024

Anthropocentrism and climate change: Explained

Regardless of our understanding of anthropocentrism or human centricity, it is imperative to recognise that the climate crisis we are encountering is largely man-made. Since the 1800s, human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, have been the most significant contributor to climate change.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

To reform Bangladesh's environment sector, focus on biodiversity conservation

Environment is one of three pillars of sustainable development, while society and economy are the other two.

October 22, 2022
October 22, 2022

Are economic growth and biodiversity compatible?

There is no time left to debate whether saving our planet is too expensive, or to keep promoting socioeconomic models that are clearly not working.

February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020

No high rises along seashore: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has today said the government will not allow construction of any high-rise structures along the seashore.

March 1, 2018
March 1, 2018

Ecological havoc in Dhaka

Dhaka is faced with many direct threats to biodiversity with accelerating economic development, growing population, land grabbing, congested housing, tree felling, and vehicles emitting toxic fumes leading to extreme pollution and poor quality of life.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

Sir David Attenborough: Tributes paid as he turns 90

Tributes have been paid to renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough who has turned 90.

May 8, 2016
May 8, 2016

Tourists asked to fight wildlife trade

Conservationists have launched a global campaign asking the public to help tackle the illegal trade in wildlife.

January 14, 2016
January 14, 2016

Education now global

Twenty engineering students are going to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay this year. They will be enrolled in postgraduate and doctoral programmes. A scholarship programme from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will support their studies while in IIT.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

UK team germinates critically endangered Japanese birch

UK scientists have successfully germinated seeds from the critically endangered Japanese Birch, a species that has just 21 known trees remaining.

September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015

Marine population halved since 1970: Report

Populations of marine mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have declined by 49% since 1970, a report says.