In a significant development at the ongoing COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, Australia has signaled its willingness to step back from its bid to host the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), paving the way for Turkey to take the reins. While not yet officially confirmed, diplomatic sources indicate that Turkey is now […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]