In an era of accelerating climate change, the concept of a carbon footprint has become a critical measure of our environmental impact. Firstly, what exactly are carbon footprints? Defined as the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, or activity, carbon footprints are a powerful
Tag: Climate Change
Climate change’s dire consequences laid bare at IC J hearings
At the International Court of Justice on Tuesday, December 4, 2024, Brazil called for climate justice, and Canada urged swift action on the world’s “greatest challenge,” while China advocated for equity and development rights. These countries are among the 98 that will make presentations during the fortnight of hearings, after
Climate change threatens country’s food security: study
The negative impact of climate change on the agriculture sector of Bangladesh is becoming increasingly severe. With rising temperatures, it is disrupting rice and wheat production. A study led by Dr Mohammad Kamruzzaman Milon, senior scientific officer at the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, warns that farmers face escalating challenges during both
Studies link stronger dengue outbreak in Bangladesh to climate change
Climate change critical for Bangladeshis, Rohingyas: IRC
Regional Vice President (Asia) of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Adnan bin Junaid has said the IRC is committed to enhancing resilience and helping both Bangladeshis and the Rohingyas adapt to environmental shocks. "IRC recognises that climate change is a critical challenge for both the Rohingya and host communities in Cox's
Cities will be hit hardest by climate change, UN warns
Cities are in a unique position, simultaneously the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses and the most affected areas of the greenhouse effect. As a new UN report shows that rapid urbanization and industrialization have adverse effects on the environment, causing a rise in sea levels, prolonged rainfalls and flooding, and
The future of food security lies beyond COP29
Climate change has thrown our food systems into chaos. Extreme weather events and dramatic climate variations are hammering food production and supply chains across the world. As global leaders gear up for COP29, there’s plenty of buzz about climate action. But can we really expect these slow-moving, bureaucratic negotiations to
Bangladesh communities on the frontline of climate change
Global warming has far-reaching effects, and certain countries, particularly those with low lying coastal regions, are more vulnerable than others. Bangladesh, the largest delta in the world, is at the forefront of the global warming crisis. Its coastal areas are increasingly exposed to rising sea levels, natural disasters, and salinization,
DIU, Global Law Thinkers tie up on climate change
Daffodil International University (DIU) and the Global Law Thinkers Society (GLTS) have formed a strategic partnership aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges: climate change, youth leadership, and the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This collaboration, which focuses on pivotal areas such as climate
Climate change exacerbated flash floods in Bangladesh
Since late August, severe flash floods and monsoons plaguing Bangladesh have affected nearly 6 million people. Bangladeshi officials have declared the floods to be the country’s worst climate disaster in recent memory. These recent floods follow the wake of Cyclone Remal, which devastated Bangladesh and West Bengal earlier this year. Floods