New committee of South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum (SACCJF), Asish Gupta President, Asaduzzaman Shamrat Executive President, Karamot Ullah Biplob Secretary General elected
BAKU: SACCJF is pleased to announce successful election of its new leadership team during Annual general meeting in Media center BAKU during COP29. The elections mark an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to its commitment to combat climate crisis in South Asia. Newly elected leaders are, Asish Gupta President (India), Asaduzzaman […]
Effective role of mass media needed to meet challenge of climate change: Speakers
The speakers at a seminar called upon the media to play an effective role in implementing the government’s plan to deal with the challenges of climate change. They said that the issue of facing the challenges of climate change is global. Bangladesh is not out of it. The government has adopted the Mujib Climate Prosperity […]
Bangladesh 7th in the list of climate vulnerable countries: adaptation will cost 230 billion dollars
Bangladesh is seventh among the top 10 countries at risk due to climate change. As a country affected by climate change, Bangladesh has adopted the National Climate Adaptation Plan. 230 billion dollars will be spent to implement this plan by 2050. The information was given in the seminar titled ‘Role of media in implementation of […]
Climate Parliament and SACCJF will work to address climate change challenges
Dhaka: The Climate Parliament of Bangladesh and the South Asian Climate Change Journalists’ Forum (SACCJF) have agreed to work together to tackle climate change challenges in South Asia. This consensus was reached in a meeting of the South Asian Climate Change Journalist’s Forum with Bangladesh Climate Parliament Chairman Tanvir shakil Joy MP in Dhaka on […]
One and a half million people in Char region are at risk of climate impact
Gaibandha: Climate, environment and water scientist Ainun Nishat said that more than one and a half million people in the grasslands of the country are at serious risk due to climate impact or damage. He said that it is important to finalize the protection policy or master plan for the people of Char region now. […]
SACCJF organize country`s first public hearing of climate victims
Dhaka: South Asian Climate Change Journalists’ Forum (SACCJF) organize country`s first public hearing of climate victims in Bangladesh. Thousands of families affected by floods, droughts, epidemics and natural disasters, gathered in Char area of Kamarjani union in Gaibandha district, the northern part of Bangladesh. They are affected by the negative effects of climate change. For […]
Country’s first climate hearing in Gaibandha, Bangladesh
Country’s first climate hearing in Gaibandha, Bangladesh. Every year, why, how, more than 1 lakh people are refugees from Char area. bangladesh State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman MP, climate scientist Dr. Ainun Nishat and many other experienced. Journalists and climate activists who are around, let’s talk, listen to the helpless people […]
More than 130 people from around the world participate in climate change forum in Bhutan
Rinzin Wangchu, Bhutan: To celebrate the 43rd Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King, a three-day inaugural Paro Forum: “Climate Justice for Happiness” began today at JSW School of Law at Pangbisa, Paro. The opening ceremony of the conference was graced by the President of JSW Law, Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck. A […]
Formation of Executive Committee of SACCJF
South Asian Climate Change Journalists’ Forum in its meeting today unanimously constituted its first Executive Committee with representatives from all the eight SAARC countries as its Office Bearers and EC Members. It also finalised its Constitution unanimously after the elections. Asish Gupta (India) and Karamot Ullah Biplob (Bangladesh) were elected as President and Executive President […]
SACCJF stands in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk’s Climate Fast in Ladakh
The South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum stands in solidarity with Climate Fast by Sonam Wangchuk, director of the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL), demanding action against the melting of glaciers in Ladakh, India due to climate warming. SACCJF President Ashish Gupta and Secretary General Asaduzzaman Samrat expressed solidarity in a statement on Wednesday. […]
