climate change

Bangladesh should not follow the West's example on climate change

Climate change is a man-made problem, but campaigners and irresponsible politicians have blown this out of proportion.

An accurate forecast of global warming made 112 years ago

The buildup of carbon dioxide and other GHGs in the atmosphere has elevated global temperatures to perilously high levels.

#Women Empowerment / Farming against the salt: Women farmers on the frontline of the Sundarbans

In Bangladesh’s saline delta, climate-vulnerable women like Jamuna and Pushpa lead adaptation with innovative farming and resilience. Despite gender inequality and health risks, they drive sustainable solutions for survival, food security, and environmental justice.

Interview / 'Bangladesh has emerged as a key learning hub for regional climate resilience'

Says ICIMOD DDG Izabella Koziell marking World Environment Day

Building dreams without breaking the planet

Can we industrialize without destroying ourselves? Or will the future generation look back at our actions and ask, “Our ancestors built the economy but destroyed the land that fed it?”

Global trade war puts climate action under threat

Tariffs will serious impact on climate change, an unfolding crisis of our time.

Cars are killing Earth, in more ways than we think

Cars are harmful to our health and to our environment.

Banks face higher risks without swift climate action: BB

Banks could face financial risks unless immediate climate action is taken, said the Bangladesh Bank (BB) in its first climate stress testing report published yesterday.

Biochar: A climate solution from the ground up

Biochar is a durable, carbon-rich substance created via pyrolysis.

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

The poor need help amid sweeping cold

Proper distribution of blankets, warm clothing necessary

December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024

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

Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.

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.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Ignoring biodiversity conservation will cost us

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

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

International courts impel advisory climate action

A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.

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