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21
Nov

Bangladeshi Youth at COP30 Call for Fast & Fair Transition to Keep 1.5°C Alive

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 months
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At the Bangladesh Pavilion of COP30 in Belém, young climate leaders from Bangladesh gathered for a high-level dialogue titled “1.5°C Is Non-Negotiable: Bangladeshi Youth Call for a Fast & Fair Transition.” Organized by Brighters, Bangladesh Youth Climate Coalition, Climate Citizen Network, and Bangladesh Youth COP, the event amplified the urgent demands of Bangladeshi youth for […]

18
Nov

 Breakthrough at COP30: Loss and Damage Fund Moves Toward Full Operationalization

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 months
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In a significant step forward for global climate justice, draft decisions released at the ongoing COP30 in Belém, Brazil, highlight substantial progress in operationalizing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). Dated November 15, 2025, these drafts — under COP30 agenda item 8(e) and CMA7 agenda item 10(d) — provide a detailed report […]

17
Nov

Bangladesh Urges Global Leaders to Triple Adaptation Finance and Strengthen Loss and Damage Fund at COP30

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 3 months
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In the humid halls of the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, the Bangladesh delegation delivered a poignant mid-conference assessment today, underscoring the urgent need for equitable climate action amid stalled negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing, representatives from one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations painted a picture of frustration and resolve, calling on developed […]

15
Nov

Historic Milestone at COP30: Loss and Damage Fund Launches First Call for Proposals

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 3 months
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In a landmark achievement for climate justice, the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) officially opened its inaugural call for proposals on November 11 at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil. Under the newly launched Barbados Implementation Modalities (BIM) – the Fund’s start-up phase – vulnerable developing countries can now apply for […]

21
Sep

Bangladesh Unveils Ambitious NDC 3.0: A Bold Leap Toward Net-Zero by 2050 Amid Rising Climate Perils

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    REN Report / 4 months
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In a landmark move underscoring its frontline role in the global fight against climate change, the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has released its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), pledging significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions while amplifying calls for international support to shield its vulnerable population from escalating environmental threats. The […]

20
Sep

Bangladesh Trapped in ‘Climate Debt Spiral’: New Index Reveals High-Stakes Vulnerability Amid Global Inaction

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    Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 4 months
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In a stark indictment of the global climate finance system, Bangladesh – a nation on the frontlines of climate catastrophe despite its minimal contribution to global emissions – is sinking deeper into a “climate debt trap,” according to a groundbreaking new report. The Climate Debt Risk Index (CDRI-2025), unveiled by the Dhaka-based think tank Change […]

16
Sep

Bangladesh loses $1.78 Billion Annually Due to Heat!

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    REN Report / 5 months
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World Bank report: In Bangladesh, huge working hours are lost every year due to extreme heat. The financial losses are also huge. A new World Bank report says that in Bangladesh, about 250 million working days were lost due to increasing heat-related illnesses in 2024 alone. This has caused economic losses of 1.33 billion to […]

15
Sep

Bangladesh Launches $300 Million Project for Safe Water Supply in Underserved Regions

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    REN Report / 5 months
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The salinity of Khulna’s rivers and canals is increasing day by day. This is making the water in the reservoirs unfit for use. Salinity is also increasing in agricultural lands. As a result, crop production is decreasing. Due to climate change, rising sea levels and reduced water flow from upstream, the excess of salt water […]

10
Sep

Pesticide Use in Bangladesh Rises 81.5% Due to Climate Change Challenges

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    REN Report / 5 months
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Research report: A sharp 81.5% increase in pesticide use over the past five years, driven by crop diseases linked to climate change, is raising alarm in Bangladesh. Pesticides are now widely used in rice, vegetables, fruits, and even fish farming, according to a research report presented at the “Journalist Orientation Workshop on Pesticide Risk Reduction” […]