Climate change takes toll on public health: Speakers
The escalating impacts of climate change are taking a toll on public health in Chittagong, with the reproduction rate of bacteria and viruses surging due to global warming, said speakers at the ‘Climate Change and Public Health’ workshop. This surge has led to an alarming increase in infectious diseases, posing a severe threat to public […]
Speakers for nature-based solutions and local adaptation for building resilience in Sundarbans
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organised a national workshop, focusing on the integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and Locally Led Adaptation (LLA) in the world’s largest mangrove forest Sundarbans, in Dhaka on Saturday. The primary objective of the workshop was to engage and consult with stakeholders to identify issues, prioritise interventions, and understand challenges […]
Ensure climate justice: speakers
Development projects that harm the environment should be discarded and plans that address the needs of climate change victims should be prioritised, said speakers at an event yesterday. Sharif Jamil, coordinator of Waterkeepers-Bangladesh, proposed the recommendations and demands on the last day of this year’s Climate Justice Assembly, held at Siddheswari campus of Stamford University. […]
Cooperation needed to combat climate change: speakers
14th South Asia Economic Summit Staff Correspondent Mon Nov 6, 2023 12:00 AM Last update on: Mon Nov 6, 2023 02:06 PM Photo: Collected “> Photo: Collected Speakers at a summit yesterday emphasised the importance of regional cooperation and direct collaboration among organisations to combat climate change. Centre for Policy Dialogue organised the 14th South […]
Cross-border trade essential to address food security challenges: speakers
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a webinar on food security and agriculture promotion through cross-border trade have emphasised the need for seamless cross-border trade with relaxed regulatory regimes to help overcome food security challenges in Asia. Cross-border trade is important for Pakistan to address food security challenges amid climate change, while on the other hand, the Asian […]
Speakers for ban on plastic use to save rivers
Speakers have called for a ban on single-use plastic items in coastal areas to save the country’s rivers. “Plastic and polythene poses severe threat to the country’s fish production and eco-biodiversity. Fishermen who depends on river are living in a miserable condition as the fish catching drastically reduces for the pollution and encroachment,” speakers said […]
Proper aquaculture to boost export quality fish production: Speakers
Speakers at a function here put emphasis on proper aquaculture practices to boost safe and export quality freshwater fish production in the region. They said fish growers, traders, feed manufactures, sellers and others concerned will have to be trained to enhance their ability on aquaculture. The observation came at a view-sharing meeting on boosting freshwater […]
Proper aquaculture to boost export quality fish production: speakers | District
Proper aquaculture to boost export quality fish production: speakers RAJSHAHI, Sept 12, 2023 (BSS) – Speakers at a function here put emphasis on proper aquaculture practices to boost safe and export quality freshwater fish production in the region. They said fish growers, traders, feed manufactures, sellers and others concerned will have to be trained […]
Engagement of children to combat climate change essential: Speakers
September 12, 2023 00:00:00 Children’s engagement to combat climate change is essential, said speakers at a discussion on Monday, reports UNB. ActionAid Bangladesh organised the event titled “Climate Crisis and its Impact on Children,” aimed at empowering children to take a stand against climate change and its devastating impact on Bangladesh and the world. The […]
Speakers: Children’s engagement to combat climate change essential
Speakers stressed upon children’s engagement to combat climate change at an event organized by ActionAid Bangladesh on Monday. The event titled “Climate Crisis and its Impact on Children” was organized at Bangladesh Mahila Samity, Dr Nilima Ibrahim auditorium at New Baily Road in the capital. Anisur Rahman, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate, Dhaka said: “We […]