climate change Archives

October 1, 2024

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The Climate Futures: South Asia Programme by the British Council is now open for applications from Sri Lanka – the program offers grant opportunities for artists and cultural organisations to address the climate emergency through innovative projects and practices. The Climate Futures: South Asia programme is designed to support the arts sector with grants of […]

September 16, 2024

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said the world need to work together to contain plastic contamination. We have an opportunity to push together for an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty. We need to work together on Biodiversity conservation and protection of traditional knowledge. Environment Advisor said this in her speech […]

September 3, 2024

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the World Bank will strengthen cooperation in Bangladesh to control pollution. After a meeting with World Bank Country Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, Abdulai Sek, he said, the Department of Environment has been directed to prepare a list of the country’s most polluted rivers and […]

August 30, 2024

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, held a meeting on 27 August 2024 Tuesday with a delegation led by Rory Mungoven, Head of the Asia-Pacific Division of the United Nations Human Rights Organization, at her office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the meeting, the delegation and the Advisor discussed issues […]

August 24, 2024

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist Bangladesh in implementing low-cost river cleaning projects for the important rivers namely Buriganga, Turag, and Balu rivers. The ADB’s support will also extend to the execution of Bangladesh’s action-oriented climate plans, including the National Adaptation Plan […]

August 15, 2024

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, advisor assigned to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, said that the Ministry of Environment will be made into a more people-friendly ministry. An example will be created by taking effective measures to control various types of pollution. Asking for the forgiveness of the souls of the martyrs in the […]

May 29, 2024

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the contribution of women in tackling climate risks is very important. Women are the pillars of resilience, being 14 times more affected than men. Recognizing their role in disaster response, he stressed proper assessment of community vulnerability and updating the National Adaptation Plan […]

May 2, 2024

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury unveiled plans to boost the adoption of eco-friendly technologies in rice cultivation, aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Embracing such technologies not only mitigates carbon footprints but also optimizes resource utilization, potentially unlocking opportunities for international carbon crediting. Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury shared these insights during a […]

April 25, 2024

During the ongoing NAP Expo at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Environment Secretary Dr. Farhina Ahmed revealed the government’s commitment to combat climate change by increasing the renewable energy target to 40 percent. Dr. Ahmed emphasized Bangladesh’s leadership in adaptation capacity and highlighted the importance of public and mental health amidst climate challenges. Addressing the technical […]

April 24, 2024

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh needs 543 billion dollar to tackle climate change by 2050. So international financial support is essential for implementation of climate plans. He also said Bangladesh is committed to working collaboratively with international partners to build climate resilience. As Bangladesh continues to face the impacts […]

New Climate Futures programme offers grants for Sri Lanka artists and cultural organisations tackling climate change

Environment Advisor of Bangladesh Urges Global Collaboration for Ambitious Plastics Treaty at CICA Conference.

World Bank will increase Cooperation in Pollution Control: Environment, Forest & Climate Change Advisor

Environment Advisor and UN Delegation discuss advancing Human Rights in Bangladesh

Asian Development Bank Country Director Meets with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Advisor

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change will be more Public Oriented: Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Climate Change and International Conference on Population and Development

Govt. to enhances eco-tech in rice cultivation to cut greenhouse gases emission – Environment Minister

Govt. to fight climate change by raising the renewable energy goal to 40 percent

NAP Expo Technical Sessions Advancement of National Climate Plans Bangladesh