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PM: Let’s not forget climate crisis amid geo-political tension
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that the world must not divert its attention from the looming climate crisis due to the ongoing geo-political tension.
“Despite the ongoing geo-politi...
Author Amitav Ghosh lauds Bangladesh's climate innovations
Celebrated author and climate change activist Amitav Ghosh has appreciated Bangladesh's action to fight climate change challenges though he worries for his native West Bengal.
“In fact, Bangladesh ...
Small solutions, big impacts: How five community-based projects tackling climate
There are many small-scale, community-driven initiatives making a huge difference in people's lives and contributing to efforts to curb global warming.
In early April, 29 countries pledged more than ...
China promotes coal in setback for efforts to cut emissions
China is promoting coal-fired power as the ruling Communist Party tries to revive a sluggish economy, prompting warnings Beijing is setting back efforts to cut climate-changing carbon emissions from t...
Despite emissions growth slowing, window for climate action 'closing fast': UN body
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report shows growth in global emissions has slowed over the past decade.
But much more needs to be done, including halving globa...
110 interventions proposed to address 14 climate hazards in 11 stress areas
The recently developed draft National Adaptation Plan (NAP) has proposed 110 interventions to turn Bangladesh into a climate-resilient country.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ...
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Efforts being made to improve country’s air quality, says minister
Bangladesh is striving to improve its air quality and address the near-term climate change through the reduction of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), said Minister for the Environment, Forest an...
For climate migrants in Bangladesh, town offers new life
The 29-year-old Monira Khatun was devastated after her husband abandoned her suddenly. She returned to her father only to face another blow: He died soon after, leaving her to shoulder three other fam...
Integrate NAP into national development planning: Speakers
Speakers at a dialogue on Mainstreaming the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) on Sunday emphasised integrating climate change adaptation into the national development planning process.
They also called ...
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The heat stays on: Earth hits 6th warmest year on record
Earth simmered to the sixth hottest year on record in 2021, according to several newly released temperature measurements.
And scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming ...