A day-long awareness camp ‘Climate 24’organized by South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum
Kolkata, west bengal : On 3rd May, 2024, The South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum organized a day-long awareness camp called ‘Climate 24′ to prevent climate change.106 students of 25 schools of that district, 30 teachers took part in this camp at Bengal School of Technology in Hooghly district. Padma Shri Dukhu Majhi inaugurated the […]
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 […]
South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum Advocates Urgent Action at COP 28
At the ongoing COP 28 conference in Dubai, the South Asian Climate Change Journalists Forum (SACJF) held a significant sideline event. Thoriq Ibrahim, Maldives Minister of Environment and SACJF President, highlighted the severe impact of climate change on health, infrastructure, and the economy in the region. Minister Ibrahim emphasized the prolonged dry periods affecting the […]
South Asian journalists protest at climate conference
Although not responsible for climate change, South Asian countries are the most affected by climate change. Therefore, journalists from South Asia protested at the COP-28 conference in Dubai to demand compensation, not grants, to South Asian countries affected by the carbon emissions of the developed world. Journalists from South Asia held a banner reading ‘We […]
Journos getting training for COP28 coverage
A two-day training workshop for journalists is going to be held in Dhaka city on the occasion of Climate Conference (COP28), the 28th annual United Nations climate change conference. The COP28, where governments of various countries will discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change, will take place from November 30 to December […]
SACCJF mourns the death of Famous climate scientist Dr. Salimul Haque
World renowned climate scientist and member of the United Nations Scientific Advisory Board Professor Dr. Salimul Haque died today while undergoing treatment in Dhaka. South Asian Climate Change Journalist Forum-SACCJF mourns his death. President of the SACCJF Ashish Gupta, Executive President Karamot Ullah Biplob & General Secretary Assaduzzaman Shamrat in a condolence message mentioned that […]
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 […]
SACCJF mourns the death of Bangladesh environmental journalism pioneer Kamrul Islam Chowdhury
Dhaka: The South Asian Climate Change Journalists’ Forum (SACCJF) has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Kamrul Islam Chowdhury, a pioneer of environmental journalism in Bangladesh. He died at 8:30 pm on Tuesday, May 2, while undergoing treatment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. […]
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. […]
