Bangladesh’s Battle Against Climate Change in Agriculture
Asaduzzaman Shamrat: Bangladesh stands at a crucial crossroads, facing an intricate and urgent challenge where climate change, food security, and rural livelihoods collide. Agriculture has long been the backbone of the country’s economy and the largest single source of employment. Yet today, it confronts threats of an unprecedented scale. Climate change is no longer a […]
A Retreat from Promise: America, the Paris Agreement and a Lost Decade
Asaduzzaman Shamrat: On December 12, 2015, the world witnessed a historic moment of international cooperation as nearly 200 nations assembled in Paris to adopt the Paris Agreement—a milestone treaty in the global effort to address climate change. This landmark accord, negotiated under the auspices of COP-21 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change […]
Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Imperative: A Vision for COP 30
Asaduzzaman Shamrat: As global climate diplomacy intensifies toward COP 30, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture. A nation acutely vulnerable to sea-level rise, cyclonic fury, and climate-induced economic shocks, its position on renewable energy is not just about sustainable development—but survival. At home, progress and challenges coexist; abroad, Bangladesh must advocate with moral clarity and […]
Climate at the Crossroads: A Decade of the Paris Agreement and Bangladesh’s Next Steps
Asaduzzaman Shamrat: On December 12, 2015, during the COP21 conference, world leaders agreed to reduce global warming and limit global warming to 1.5% by 2050. As a media worker, I was fortunate enough to cover the signing ceremony. But I am deeply disappointed by the unusual delay in implementing the agreement by the leaders of […]
Millions of deaths linked to fine particulate matter pollution: Study
A study led by researchers from NTU Singapore revealed that fine particulate matter from 1980 to 2020 was associated with approximately 135 million premature deaths globally. In the study, premature deaths refer to fatalities that occur earlier than expected based on average life expectancy, resulting from preventable or treatable causes such as diseases or environmental factors. […]
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 […]
