Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in partnership with BRAC, has successfully completed two agricultural initiatives aimed at uplifting farmers in Sunamganj, Habiganjhaor areas, and the Barind region, helping them mitigate the adverse effects of climate change in flood- and drought-prone areas. In addition, through second initiative has been completed to improve the livelihoods
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WB okays $1.16b for climate-resilient dev in Bangladesh
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved three operations totaling $1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development. "Bangladesh is among the most vulnerable countries to climate change and faces the greatest pollution challenges. Improving climate resilience
Why climate-resilient health systems are key to health for all
Last year, the World Health Organization identified climate change as humanity's single biggest health threat. Marking Universal Health Coverage Day on the heels of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP 27, serves as an urgent reminder that health and climate are fully entwined and that empowering and equipping health workers to