Climate change is compounding the environmental dangers that Bangladesh's low-income people are facing, leaving them unable to appropriately shelter, nourish, and educate their children, according to Henrietta Fore, executive director of UNICEF. She made this comment during a visit to the country in early March 2019. It is a worldwide phenomenon driven
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Climate change to uproot millions, especially in Asia: UN
Nodi Rocks’ begins with the love of climate and rivers
"Nodi Rocks" initiative is starting with devotion for rivers and 7 popular Bands, a revolutionary initiative with a view to using music as a powerful tool to promote the riverine beauty and create awareness to preserve climate among the youth. The flamboyant project was inaugurated on Tuesday with a virtual event. For
Collaboration is key to saving planet from climate change impacts: BGMEA President
Climate change is never confined to boundaries or borders, hence collaboration among all are required to save the planet, said Faruque Hassan, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). “There is sharp disconnect between sustainability and pricing mechanism. Manufacturing cleaner and greener production cannot come at free of cost.
Big bet on wind energy to curb climate change
Bangladesh aims to significantly expand renewable energy sources in its total energy mix in its relentless pursuit of a net-zero carbon footprint. As one of the key steps in this regard, the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda) has set a target of generating 5,000 MW of onshore and offshore
Climate Change: Youth more aware than older ones
Younger people in Bangladesh are substantially more likely than older people to be aware of climate change, says a new international survey by UNICEF and Gallup released on Thursday ahead of World Children's Day. Over 90 per cent of the Bangladeshi children and youth who were aware of the issue also
Address climate change as child rights issue: 1m Bangladeshi children urge
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
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