Cop28: Women turn to community to weather climate crisis and inflation in Bangladesh
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Can technology solve the global climate crisis?
Governments and investors are pouring billions of dollars into emerging technologies to combat global warming in long-shot bets that entrepreneurship can help lead the way to a climate-friendly world. As officials from nearly 200 countries seek to forge agreements at the UN COP28 climate summit in Dubai this month, they will also be considering deployment […]
PM for addressing climate displacement to avert future human crisis
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called for international support for the countries which are worst-affected by climate displacements to prevent such situations from turning into a humanitarian crisis, reports UNB. “Most climate displacements take place within national borders and across borders in some dire situations,” she said. The prime minister said this in a […]
World must act before climate displacements become a humanitarian crisis: PM Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called for international support for the countries which are worst-affected by climate displacements to prevent such situations from turning into a humanitarian crisis. “Most climate displacements take place within national borders and across borders in some dire situations,” she said. The prime minister said this in a video statement […]
Children most valuable stakeholders of climate crisis: Deputy Speaker
During the week of World Children’s Day, Bangladeshi children called on national leaders to renew their commitment and take climate action to ensure a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future. They highlighted the urgent need to invest in climate education, water, and sanitation services for children and engage them as active participants in decision-making processes […]
Eight ways Asia is using nature to adapt to the climate crisis – Bangladesh
The Asia-Pacific region is no stranger to climate change. In just the last few months, it has endured droughts, record-breaking heat, and multiple super typhoons, a bout of extreme weather that experts say will only get worse as the planet warms. This week, leaders are in Malaysia for Asia Pacific Climate Week, an event designed […]
Who will save the planet? Certainly not its killers.
Sat Nov 11, 2023 06:00 AM Last update on: Sat Nov 11, 2023 07:12 AM Mindless development and overconsumption are taking a toll on our ecosystem, producing overwhelming amounts of waste that is clogging up our water bodies. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS “> Mindless development and overconsumption are taking a toll on our ecosystem, producing overwhelming […]
Battling climate crisis: Sustainable solutions for marginalized regions
Bangladesh, known for its susceptibility to natural disasters, faces the ongoing challenges of cyclones, floods, storm surges, and landslides, particularly impacting marginalized communities in densely populated areas. The Jamuna-Brahmaputra floodplain, a vital agricultural region, has experienced disruptions due to flash floods and river erosion, posing threats to crop production, livelihoods, and overall well-being. With global […]
War plunged Israel’s agricultural heartlands into crisis, raising fears for its farming future
It’s potato planting season for the farms of southern Israel, a region near the Gaza border that the Agriculture Ministry calls the country’s “vegetable barn” because it supplies at least a third of Israel’s vegetables. But Chivivian — one of the few remaining farmers in the area since the brutal Oct 7 cross-border attack by […]
Accurate, fair reporting is needed more than ever as climate crisis escalates: UNRC
Journalists and UN experts have discussed various aspects of climate action in Bangladesh, including climate resilient and green development, institutional and climate finance reforms, gender-responsive climate action, climate action in Rohingya refugee response, and the role of media. Highlighting the importance of media coverage of climate action in the country, the UN Resident Coordinator in […]