Climate Change
Sea-level rise in Bangladesh: Faster than global average
Bangladesh is experiencing a faster sea-level rise than the global average of 3.42mm a year, which will impact food production and livelihoods even more than previously thought, government studies have found.
Chittaranjan Das plants 3 lakh palm trees in 16 years
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World sweltered as April smashed global heat records
April marked another "remarkable" month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday
Climate Adaptation: Address inequality while forming policies, says study
Despite the existence of policies, strategies, and plans to address climate change as a major concern, gaps still remain in the engagement of marginalised communities in climate action, according to a new study
Climate victims testify at Americas rights court in historic case
From Mexicans left homeless by rising seas to Colombians affected by coral bleaching, hundreds of people are telling the top human rights court in the Americas what climate change means to them in a historic case that could shape international law
KCC commits to mitigating climate crisis
To make Khulna city more livable and climate resilient, Khulna City Corporation has taken up Asia Resilient Cities project
How hot is too hot?
Scientists say our focus should not be on just heat, but a combination of heat and humidity
Climate change to wreck global income by 2050: study
Researchers in Germany estimate that climate change will shrink global GDP at least 20% by 2050. Scientists said that figure would worsen if countries fail to meet emissions-cutting targets
Global forest loss remains high despite gains: report
More than half the habitable land on earth was once covered in lush forest. Humans have been chopping away at it for 10,000 years, but deforestation has accelerated dramatically in the past century
CARE launches NABAPALLAB project
CARE Bangladesh today launched the “Nature-Based Adaptation towards Prosperous and Adept Lives and Livelihoods in Bangladesh (NABAPALLAB)” project at InterContinental Dhaka
All parties must come forward to combat climate change: Saber Hossain
As climate change is a global challenge, all parties must come forward to combat it, Environment Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said today
Land ministry working in line with govt’s environment, climate policy: minister
Land Minister Narayan Chandra Chanda today said his ministry is working in line with the government's environment and climate policy
Hasan for new definition of 'refugee' including 'climate migrants'
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud has highlighted the adverse effects of global warming that among other factors are negatively contributing towards the rise of climate migrants and refugees
US committed to supporting Bangladesh in combating trafficking: embassy
A project titled "Bangladesh Programme to End Modern Slavery (B-PEMS) AugroJatra Climate Change" was launched today
Saber for urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said the window to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C is still open
One in 5 migratory species at risk of extinction
Says landmark UN report, blames climate change, human encroachment
Rising Sea Levels: 9 lakh in south may be displaced by 2050
Sea level rise may displace almost nine lakh people from southern Bangladesh by 2050, because their homes and livelihood will be jeopardised.
Bangladesh, US to work together for combating climate change
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said Bangladesh and the United States (US) will work together to protect the environment and fight climate change
