Journalists Urged to Advocate for Climate Justice at COP29
Scientists and experts from relevant fields have called on journalists to champion Bangladesh’s cause at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). They made this appeal during a mentoring session organized by the Center for Atmosphere Pollution Studies (CAPS) and 26 other organizations. The day-long workshop, held at the Press Institute auditorium on Bailey […]
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. […]
Climate change: A terrible disaster is coming to Bangladesh
Climate scientists and environmental experts fear that Bangladesh’s crop production may decrease by 50 percent by the year 2050 as a result of climate change. They think that new types of diseases will also spread in this. They said these things at a joint national seminar of Zoom Bangladesh Youth Foundation, Ocean Network Express and […]
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 […]
The failure of the COP-28 conference and our future
Asaduzzaman Shamrat: The 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) recently concluded United Nations Global Conference on Climate Change, has come to an end. For the first time countries have been called upon to move away from fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. A day after the scheduled time, the conference ended […]
Drought in Barendra region will spread to south and central regions if temperature rises: Maqsood Kamal
The Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS) and Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) have organized a training workshop ahead of the Climate Conference (COP-28). A two-day training workshop titled ‘Journalism in the Age of Climate Action: COP 28 Coverage Strategies and Mentoring’ to upskill print, electronic and online news journalists and prepare them for the upcoming […]
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 […]
Landmark report on impacts of disappearing snow and ice in the Hindu Kush Himalaya – current emissions path threatens two billion people and is accelerating species extinction
Most accurate assessment of changes to the Asia high mountain cryosphere to date warns of grave consequences for human life and nature. Peer-reviewed study from leading mountain institute finds that Hindu Kush Himalayan glaciers disappeared 65% faster in 2011–2020 compared with the previous decade. Report warns policymakers need to prepare for the cascading impacts of […]
Assistant general secretary of SACCJF received best Environment Journalist of Nepal award
Kathmandu, Nepal : Assistant general secretary of South Asian Climate Change Journalists’ Forum, Mr. BhismaRaj Ojha has bagged this year’s (2023) best environment journalist by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Govt.of Nepal on the occasion of world environment day on 5th June, 2023. He received 50,000 rupees cash and a certificate. Minister for environment and […]
