Producers and exporters in Khulna are worried about falling production of shrimps, affecting exports from the region, for hurdles mainly stemmed from climate-induced changes in temperature. In FY2021-22, only 33,271 tonnes of shrimp were exported from Khulna, a sharp fall from 42,489 tonnes in FY2011-12. Industry operators say water bodies are losing
Tag: Climate Change
ImaGen Venture Youth Challenge Bootcamp brings together youth
Following an online assessment by the expert judge panel, some 10 -12 shortlisted teams of youth aged 15 – 24 with prototype solutions related to climate change challenges participated in the Bootcamp. Over three days, participating teams worked to develop their ideas further and turn them into projects that can be
Dhaka seeks more funds for climate change mitigation
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has highlighted the importance of enhanced funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation. During his meeting with President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Kőrosi, at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday, Momen also mentioned that the pledge of providing USD
United we stand to achieve sustainable development
The world today faces a future that is in peril. Our challenges have become more complex and interconnected, as we see the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, an uneven economic recovery, a climate emergency, growing inequalities, and an increase in conflicts globally. This year also marks a grim milestone, with
PM to focus on peace, climate change in her UNGA speech: Momen
How to make COP27 a success
Each year, low-emitting countries like Bangladesh are the greatest sufferers and, paradoxically, pay the biggest price in losses and damages resulting from climate change. The most vulnerable communities are the ones who are facing the reality which the COP27 climate summit in Sharm-El-Shaikh is attempting to avert. According to the Centre
Pakistan flooding shows adapting to climate change can be a dangerous illusion
Bangladesh deserves funding as victim of climate change: UN expert
UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Ian Fry has said the major greenhouse emitting countries have a clear obligation under international law to provide funding to help highly vulnerable countries like Bangladesh to recover from the impacts of climate
Are Bangladesh’s development measures leading to climate change readiness or maladaptation?
Bangladesh, a least developed country in South Asia, has made remarkable progress in various development sectors over the last few decades. From agricultural production and food security to infrastructural development, the country has set milestones within the region, in spite of being a nation vulnerable to climate change. Mainly, the
