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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bangladesh is facing various crises due to climate change, most of which are occurring in coastal areas. As a disaster-prone country, coastal forests protect us from natural disasters. There is no alternative to forest conservation to combat the effects of climate change. Unfortunately, these forests are being damaged by various activities. The speakers made these […]
More than 30 million people in the country still live below the poverty line. This poor population is most affected by the adverse effects of climate change. The 30 poorest upazilas in the country are at high or medium climate risk, according to the Institute for Inclusive Finance and Development (INM). The information was shared […]