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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 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 […]

July 1, 2024

Envisions to add over 25% of renewable energy to its base station network by 2025 As part of its commitment to progressively reduce carbon footprints through impactful sustainable measures, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, announced it has further expanded its solar-powered base stations under its Co-Connection Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategic approach. […]

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 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 […]

February 24, 2024

Responsible tourism refers to the practice of traveling in a way that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, supports local communities, and promotes cultural preservation. It is important because it helps to preserve natural and cultural resources for future generations, reduces environmental degradation, supports the local economy, and promotes mutual understanding and respect between travelers […]

October 3, 2023

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The 5th Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities in the Asia Pacific convened the 2nd of October at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, where Environment Minister Hon Naseer Ahamed made a significant announcement. In a move aimed at addressing the escalating issue of plastic pollution, the government has issued a Gazette notification […]

July 28, 2023

INSEE Cement Sri Lanka is spearheading initiatives for flora and fauna restoration in Sri Lanka, setting new benchmarks in sustainable corporate practices. Through meaningful collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and global organizations like the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), INSEE has not only demonstrated its commitment to environmental […]

August 30, 2022

Reaffirming its commitment to sustainability by ensuring the circularity of aluminium sourcing, Sri Lanka’s largest fully integrated aluminium manufacturer and member of the Hayleys Group, Alumex, recently rolled out a pilot project in the country to collect used aluminium beverage cans (UBCs) as a part of its initiative to care for the […]

July 14, 2022

The loan market had a challenging 2021, with volumes in the sub-Saharan African market falling to just $28bn, in 110 deals, from about $40bn in each of 2020 and 2019 JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 13, 2022/APO Group/ — By Miranda Abraham, Co-Head: Loan Syndication at RMB in London (www.RMB.co.za) Sub-Saharan Africa’s […]

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

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

SLT-MOBITEL Expands Green Energy Footprint

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

NAP Expo Technical Sessions Advancement of National Climate Plans Bangladesh

What is Responsible Tourism And Why Is It Important?

Government Announces Ban on Single-Use Plastics to Combat Pollution in the Asia-Pacific Region

INSEE Reaffirms Commitment to Sri Lanka’s Environment on World Nature Conservation Day

ALUMEX strengthens commitment to sustainability with launch of Aluminium UBC collection project

Balancing the ‘E’ and ‘S’ in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) crucial to sustaining liquidity and resilience in the African loan market (By Miranda Abraham)