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10
Sep

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

REN Report / 11 hours
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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” […]

08
Sep

BD Government Seeks $5 Billion from IMF for Climate

REN Report / 2 days
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Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed said that the necessary funds to combat the effects of climate change are about 30 billion dollars. But to get one to one and a half billion dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), we are running out of life. Discussions will have to be held for five billion dollars.Salehuddin Ahmed […]

08
Sep

Bangladeshi Youth Demand Climate Justice at Youth COP 2025

REN Report / 3 days
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Dhaka, 8 September 2025 – Over 100 young climate activists in Bangladesh have launched a powerful climate charter with 26 demands to ensure their voices are heard at the upcoming COP30 conference in Belém, Brazil. The charter was unveiled at the closing ceremony of the three-day “Bangladesh Youth COP 2025,” held from 6 to 8 […]

07
Sep

Bangladesh to Partner with Brazil for Strong Climate Action at COP30

REN Report / 3 days
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Dhaka, 7 September 2025 – Bangladesh is ready to work closely with Brazil to push for bold and inclusive climate solutions at the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. This commitment was highlighted by Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser for Environment and Water Resources, during a reception hosted by Brazilian Ambassador […]

07
Sep

Bangladeshi Youth Demand Strong Voice at COP 30

REN Report / 4 days
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Dhaka, 7 September 2025 – Young people in Bangladesh have raised their voices ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil. At a roundtable dialogue in Dhaka, organized by Brighter Society of Bangladesh and ActionAid Bangladesh at Global Platform Bangladesh, youth representatives, journalists, and experts came together to demand a […]

07
Aug

Record-breaking hot July streak ends, but concerns grow

REN Report / 1 month
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AFP Last month ended the third-warmest July on record globally, but many regions are still experiencing extreme weather, exacerbated by global warming and climate change, the European Climate Monitoring Service said on Thursday. Heavy rains have caused flooding in northern Pakistan and China, fires caused by a prolonged drought are struggling to be contained in […]

30
Jul

‘Rain for Life’ to bring water and food security to 90,000 people on the coast

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 1 month
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The crisis of clean water is a daily battle in the coastal towns of Bangladesh, which are struggling to cope with the pressure of climate change. The people of Asashuni, Mongla, and Patharghata face natural disasters such as salinity, drought, cyclones, and tidal waves every day. To bring a touch of relief to their lives […]

26
Jul

Emphasis on combining scientific strategies with local knowledge to address the climate crisis

REN Report / 2 months
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Frugal Conference The climate crisis is big, so the solution path is also complex. Experts say that changes must be brought about in various sectors, including agriculture, by combining simple, sustainable, scientific strategies with the knowledge of local people. The Frugal Innovation Forum was created from these ideas. This forum was created for simple and […]

25
Jul

ICJ Ruling Empowers Bangladesh, Victim Nations to Sue for Climate Damages

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 months
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Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 25, 2025 – In a groundbreaking advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, has declared climate change an “urgent and existential threat to humanity,” opening the door for countries to sue each other over climate-related damages, including historic greenhouse gas emissions. For Bangladesh, one of the world’s […]

23
Jul

Landmark ICJ Ruling Declares Climate Change an “Urgent and Existential Threat” to Humanity

Janefar Alam / 2 months
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July 23, 2025 – In a historic advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest judicial body, has declared climate change an “urgent and existential threat to humanity,” signaling a pivotal moment in international climate law. Delivered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the ruling underscores the legal obligations of […]