Extreme weather events accelerated by man-made global warming caused 11 778 reported disasters in the last 50 years, with just over 2 million deaths and US$ 4.3 trillion in economic losses,, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has said. Asia saw the highest death toll due to extreme weather, climate and water-related
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NSU holds seminar on climate justice
The Department of Law, North South University has organised a seminar on “Climate Justice: Looking for an alternative climate locus standi” on the 28th July, 2022, a press release said Saturday. Professor M. Ismail Hossain, Pro VC of North South University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Professor Omar Jah, Pro
Heatwaves to be more frequent till 2060
World Meteorological Organization warns With temperatures expected to remain above normal until the middle of next week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned that heatwaves will occur more and more frequently, till the decade of 2060. The pattern is linked to the observed warming of the planet that can be attributed to
Ocean, climate, weather theme to mark World Met Day
Bangladesh will observe the World Meteorological Day on Tuesday with the theme "The Ocean, Our climate and Weather." The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and its 191 member states and territories including Bangladesh observe the day on March 23 every year with different programmes. The ocean plays a central role in changing the