climate change

Building resilience: Asia’s sustainable development imperative

Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.

Don't push renewable energy transition into the distant future

Refrain from decisions that deter transition to renewable energy

Take urgent steps to reactivate the river commission

Why has it not been done over the past five months?

How long before the environmental pledges are honoured?

Save the forests at Netrakona's Durgapur and Kalmakanda

Los Angeles wildfires: A tragic lesson from climate change

As of January 13, close to 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. The population is in nothing less than panic.

The poor need help amid sweeping cold

Proper distribution of blankets, warm clothing necessary

For a climate-resilient urban future, we need empowered women

Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.

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.

Ignoring biodiversity conservation will cost us

Climate change is severely affecting natural resources, including forests, wetlands, floodplains, hill ecosystems, and biodiversity.

December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024

World Court to open climate change hearings

The hearings begin a week after developing nations denounced as woefully inadequate an agreement reached at the COP29 summit for countries to provide $300 billion in annual climate finance by 2035 to help poorer nations cope with climate change.

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

Australia protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port, 170 arrested

New South Wales police said 170 protesters were arrested on Sunday for refusing to move from the shipping channel near the Port of Newcastle.

November 23, 2024
November 23, 2024

Developed nations are missing the bus

They must fulfil their obligations in combating climate change

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

COP29 is a tipping point for addressing climate change

In Bangladesh, people are facing alarming situations in climate hotspots, particularly in the coastal regions and north-central river basins.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

The renewable energy sector needs a push

Reduce dependence on fossil fuels, transition to clean energy

November 16, 2024
November 16, 2024

Yunus calls for united action to tackle climate crisis

Focuses on youth potential for green growth and sustainability

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Carbon neutrality is non-negotiable

Major polluters must help nations most vulnerable to climate change.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

Floods, education, and uncertainty

The impact of climate change on students in Bangladesh.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

'Mercury Bomb': A gift from climate change

What effects will the mercury bomb have on humans?

November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024

COP29 must set a new goal for climate finance and adaptation

As COP29 progresses, Bangladesh will be watching closely to see whether the international community can meet the urgency of its climate needs.