climate action

Time for fashion brands, retailers to rethink green strategies

Over the past two or three years, we have seen a huge backlash against sustainability marketing in the West.

Stop arms race, focus on climate financing, PM urges int’l community

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged world leaders yesterday to end the arms race and instead use the money to combat climate change.

The consensus and clashes COP28 brought up

It is almost certain that in the end, some progress would be made on some of the contentious issues, but a decision to act on key areas will most likely be kicked down the road once again.

No gender justice without climate justice

Climate change is pushing women further towards the precipice of social violence and natural risks.

Empowering women, sustaining the environment

Amid multifaceted challenges, there is a story of interconnectedness of women and the environment.

Can we finally put the Loss and Damage Fund to use?

Although the proposal for the Loss and Damage Fund was adopted at COP27, the declaration to operationalise it came at COP28.

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.

COP28 is an opportunity, if we all play our part

Regardless of which country you look at in the world, one crisis is evident everywhere: the climate crisis.

Ode to a climate action maestro

Saleemul Huq was not only a visionary, he was an exceptional man who could show respect, care, and kindness to every individual he met.

August 27, 2023
August 27, 2023

Rising sea levels and the lessons to learn

A thorough and strategic approach is required to defend against the recurrent floods and climatic disasters Bangladesh faces.

August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023

Scale up climate change adaptation as soon as possible

While Bangladesh has been doing quite well in adapting to climate change, there is still a long way to go with not much time to waste. Serious actions need to be taken urgently to boost the country’s resilience.

August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023

Activists, terrorists, or vandals?

Protests by climate activists are anything but terrorism.

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Health needs more focus in our climate actions

How to integrate the health sector more prominently in our national adaptation actions?

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Role of MPs in tackling climate change

A set of parliamentarians from the most vulnerable constituencies could form a special group to get more deeply involved regarding the climate actions needed at the local level in their constituencies.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

Collaboration is in our collective interest

Without fashion retailers and their suppliers working together, our industry as a whole will continue to see emissions rising.

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

Understanding policy crucial for public’s support of climate action

Novel survey shows how concerned people are about climate change, how they view mitigation polices, and what drives support for climate action

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

What awaits Bangladesh’s climate change adaptation in 2023?

Capacity development is an important part of mainstreaming NbS and LLA.

December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022

From COP27 to COP28: The tricky road ahead

Attribution Science can play a leading role in figuring out which countries the money should flow to

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

From rhetoric to realisation of climate actions at COP27

Despite demands from climate-change-affected countries, the issue of loss and damage has been contentious at the global forum.

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