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25
Jul

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

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 1 week
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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 / 1 week
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4 min read

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 […]

27
Nov

COP29: North’s Neoliberal Policies Undermine Climate Justice

REN Report / 8 months
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4 min read

The Climate Justice Alliance-Bangladesh, a coalition of 42 civil society organizations (CSOs) and development partners, held a press briefing today at the National Press Club in Dhaka. The event aimed to critically analyze the outcomes of the recently concluded COP29 in light of the expectations set before the conference. Speakers at the event examined the […]

25
Nov

COP29: Hope or Disappointment for LDCs?

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 8 months
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2 min read

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) closed on Sunday. The outcomes of COP29 for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) were a mix of progress and disappointment. Chair of the Least Developed Countries Group at UN Climate Change negotiations, Mr. Evans Njewa, expressed his disappointment: “We exit Baku with pride for our resilience & pain for the […]

24
Nov

Outcomes of the COP29

REN Report / 8 months
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COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, achieved several significant outcomes. Significant Outcomes: A breakthrough agreement was reached to increase public finance for developing countries from $100 billion annually to $300 billion annually by 2035. This aims to support their efforts in combating climate change. Efforts were made to mobilize a total of $1.3 trillion per year […]

23
Nov

Climate Finance Uncertainty at COP29!

REN Visual Unit / 8 months
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1 min read

22
Nov

COP29: A Failure of Funding!

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 8 months
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3 min read

Baku, Azerbaijan “Is it a joke?“ This is how Harjeet Singh, Climate Activist and Global Engagement Director for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, reacted to the latest draft of the new Climate Finance Goal in COP 29. Mr. Singh expressed extreme disappointment and said, “It is a disgrace that despite full awareness of the […]

11
Nov

Bangladesh’s Priorities and Demands at COP 29

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 9 months
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2 min read

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, despite contributing very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some key priorities and demands for Bangladesh at COP29: Priorities: Loss and Damage Fund: Bangladesh should strongly advocate for operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27. This fund is […]

12
Dec

Bangladesh Demands Doubled Climate Adaptation Funds

REN DESK / 2 years
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3 min read

COP 28: Bangladesh has demanded a doubling of climate adaptation funds for countries affected by the global crisis, alongside science-based solutions. At the ongoing COP28 climate conference in Dubai, Bangladesh stressed the need for decisive action on fossil fuels if global warming is to be controlled. Expressing disappointment with the draft’s weak adaptation targets, Bangladesh […]

30
Nov

COP28 Presidency Secures Historic Agreement on Loss and Damage Fund

Md Ibrahim Khalilullah / 2 years
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2 min read

DUBAI: In a landmark achievement, COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber today announced the operationalization of the Fund for Loss and Damage, a critical step towards addressing the devastating impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities around the world. The Fund, established at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, will provide financial assistance to developing countries […]