Environment minister in Copenhagen: Bangladesh needs $373bn for climate actions
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin said for the implementation of the Bangladesh National Adaptation Plan, Bangladesh needs a total of $373 billion in which they need $230 billion for the next 27 years, which is about $8.5 billion per year as new and additional finance. He also said for the full […]
‘Climate time bomb ticking’, emissions must urgently be cut: UN chief
The synthesis report summarised findings from three expert assessments published between 2021 and 2022 that looked at the physical science, impacts, and mitigation of climate change. The summary report is designed to provide clarity for policymakers as they consider further action to slash emissions. “We have the tools to stave off and reduce the risks […]
Minister: World needs to reach consensus on critical climate issues
The world needs to come to an agreement at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on a number of crucial climate concerns, Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin has said. “The source of funding for addressing loss and damage must be finalized at COP28 (28th session of the Conference of Parties),” the minister said in a […]
Bangladeshi Fishers and Farmers at the Frontline of Climate Change
Photo Essays | Environment | South Asia In the face of climate change and fossil fuel projects, Bangladeshi fishers and farmers worry that their livelihoods are at great risk. Bangladeshis living in the area say these fossil fuel projects are compounding climate-fueled devastation. Credit: Copyright Auvro Alam and Market Forces Ismail Pasha fears a proposed massive LNG plant would […]
Environment minister seeks UK, GCA’s assistance in implementing climate adaptation plan
The National Action Plan (NAP) has an ambitious investment target of $230 billion that must be harnessed at an accelerated pace from international climate funds. Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin, said this in the inter-ministerial roundtable on Adaptation Action in Bangladesh at Bangladesh Foreign Service Academy on Sunday. The UK government will play a significant […]
Shahab hands out compensation to victims of wild elephant attacks
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Friday gave compensation to the victims of wild elephant attack in Rangamati. “The hilly areas have a vast biodiversity but as people are cutting trees and destroying forests, elephants are migrating to the locality due to a lack of food,” he said while handing out […]
Minister: Eco-tourism facilities to be improved by biodiversity protection in Bandarban
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin said that the local forest department is set to take all necessary measures, including planting trees, so tourists can enjoy the natural beauty of Bandarban. Various types of trees, including the krishnachura, and palash flower trees, will be planted in large quantities on both sides of […]
Minister: Work diligently to protect country’s forestland
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Wednesday asked the Forest Department officials to work diligently and protect the country’s forest and forestland. “Not only for jobs, but work should be done for the nation’s welfare with patriotism. Illegal forestland restoration and forest development should be implemented involving people of all walks […]
Alternative pathways of living in the anthropocene
This year’s Dhaka Art Summit exhibition was themed as Bonnya (Flood). As its name suggests, the theme was employed to evoke the natural occurrence with which most Bangladeshis (even foreigners at this point) are familiar and can even deeply relate to, which could be why it was chosen to represent the general theme of the […]
Govt committed to doing all it can to defeat pollution: Environment Minister
Though it is difficult to control pollution in an overpopulated country like Bangladesh, the government is committed to doing everything it possibly can to free the country from pollution, according to Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin. Speaking at a program organised by the ministry on Monday to congratulate him on winning […]