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Integrated planning is essential for eco-friendly tourism and coastal zone protection

Desk ReporterDecember 2, 2024December 8, 2024

December 2, 2024December 8, 202414

Integrated planning is essential for eco-friendly tourism and coastal zone protection Syeda Rizwana Hasan, a leading environmentalist and advisor in Bangladesh’s Interim Government, in charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Bangladesh and the Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR), Bangladesh, said that it is essential to......

Bangladesh Environment Protection Environmental Economics

Environmental degradation in Gazipur, Dhaka, due to Urbanization and Industrialization

Desk ReporterNovember 26, 2024November 29, 2024

November 26, 2024November 29, 202472

Environmental degradation in Gazipur, Dhaka, due to Urbanization and Industrialization Unplanned urbanization and industrialization have put Gazipur, the forest-rich district near Dhaka, Bangladesh, under severe environmental threats. Between 2000 and 2023, 60% of its forests have been destroyed, and 50% of its water bodies have been encroached upon. The River......

Environment Protection Environmental Economics International Environment

In COP-29, a record $300 billion has been allocated to combat climate change

Desk ReporterNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

November 25, 2024November 25, 202438

In COP-29, a record $300 billion has been allocated to combat climate change Wealthy nations will give a record $300 billion annually in aid to support developing and poor countries in fighting climate change and coping with its impacts. The countries have made this promise at the climate conference COP-29......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics

Public-private financing must be ensured to address climate finance gap: Environment Advisor of Bangladesh

Desk ReporterNovember 23, 2024November 24, 2024

November 23, 2024November 24, 202454

Public-private financing must be ensured to address climate finance gap: Environment Advisor of Bangladesh Syeda Rizwana Hasan, a leading environmentalist and advisor in Bangladesh’s Interim Government, in charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Bangladesh and the Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR), Bangladesh, has stressed the......

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The UN wants China to play leadership in place of the USA in terms of climate change

Desk ReporterNovember 21, 2024

November 21, 202424

The UN wants China to play leadership in place of the USA in terms of climate change During the COP29 opening ceremony, John D. Podesta, the head of the US delegation’s commitment to keep continuing the investment in the field of alternative energy, which proved so much hollowness on November......

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Still No Indication of Climate Financing at COP29

Desk ReporterNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024November 20, 202447

Still No Indication of Climate Financing at COP29 The COP29 climate summit is currently being held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. From the beginning, climate activists criticized the choice of such a country to host the conference. Around 80,000 representatives from 180 countries have gathered in the city since......

Environment Protection Environmental Economics

South Asia alone needs about 5 trillion dollars to protect the environment

Desk ReporterNovember 18, 2024November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024November 18, 202441

South Asia alone needs about 5 trillion dollars to protect the environment South Asian countries need about $5 trillion to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy for environmental protection. This information was published in the report of the Standing Committee on Finance of the United Nations. The report was......

Bangladesh Climate Environmental Economics

Addressing climate change requires institutional investment

Desk ReporterNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

November 8, 2024November 8, 202474

Addressing climate change requires institutional investment Coping with the impact of climate change is not a problem; it has become a business opportunity. The effects of climate change are now a reality. This risk needs to be viewed as a strategic business issue rather than just a compliance issue. As......

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In Bangladesh, nearly one million tons of paddy are lost due to floods

Desk ReporterNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

November 5, 2024November 5, 202455

In Bangladesh, nearly one million tons of paddy are lost due to floods About one million tons of paddy are destroyed annually in Bangladesh due to floods. The news agency Reuters reported this information with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh. Heavy rains and flooding from India in......

Bangladesh Environmental Economics

Climate finance must be fair: Environmental Advisors

Desk ReporterOctober 30, 2024October 31, 2024

October 30, 2024October 31, 202449

Climate finance must be fair: Environmental Advisors Syeda Rizwana Hasan, a leading environmentalist and advisor in Bangladesh’s Interim Government, in charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEFCC), Bangladesh and the Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR), Bangladesh, said climate finance, adaptation and mitigation strategies must be equitable......

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