Highlighting the need for urgent action, Bangladeshi children called on national leaders to address climate change as a child rights issue. They urged decision makers to involve children in finding solutions to the climate crisis. The call was made on Wednesday in a statement termed 'The Bangladeshi Children's Climate Declaration', that
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Webinar on adaptive agriculture to tackle climate change
“Adopting climate friendly innovative, sustainable, and inclusive agriculture practices will be critical to promote prosperity and foster inclusiveness development of Bangladesh”, Honorable Director, Field Services Wing, Department of Agricultural Extension, AKM Monirul Alam, said in a virtual webinar on Adaptive Agriculture to Tackle Climate Change organized by ICCO Cooperation (Part
PM urges world leaders to combat climate change
Reiterating the need for reducing global carbon emissions, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on world leaders "to turn pledges into action" to stave off the worst consequences of climate change. Showcasing Bangladesh's efforts in the fight against climate change, Hasina hasurged world leaders to join her in fixing the global
SINGER participates in Mount Ararat Expedition
To draw attention to climate change and taking climate action together, SINGER Bangladesh Limited recently participated in an expedition to climb the peak of Turkey’s highest mountain - Ararat, which is 5,137 meters high. The expedition was an initiative by SINGER Bangladesh’s parent organization Koc Holding and Arcelik Turkey, said
Dhaka seeks support to address climate change challenges
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has sought support in the form of climate financing, rehabilitation of climate migrants, and transfer of green technology to address the challenges of climate change. He made the request when he met the Head of IMF and the Dutch Ministers in separate bilateral meetings on
Action plan needed to protect children against climate change
Although climate change is a global problem, the least developed countries, including Bangladesh, are at risk of major disasters. The adverse effects of climate change fall mostly on poor women and children. Eighty per cent of the people affected by climate change are children. In this regard, Bangladesh is one
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PM expects UK to support climate vulnerable nations
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Bangladesh expects the UK to promote the interests and priorities of climate vulnerable countries to international platforms. She said this when COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma met her at her official residence Ganobhaban. PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. He said they discussed
Climate change affects increasing urbanization: Study
Air density of Dhaka’s two of the most marginalised low-income slums is four to five times higher above the permission limit of Bangladesh for 24 hours. As a result, residents suffer with air pollution induced diseases like laryngeal problems, asthma and bronchial problems. A study report published Wednesday titled “Urban Localized Pollution
Commit to restoring planet: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reiterated that recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is a chance to set the world on a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable path. "Let us all commit to the hard work of restoring our planet and making peace with nature," he said in a message marking International Mother