Environment Protection Archives

Europe’s CBAM policy: Tough trade rules for climate protection and concerns for the developing world

Desk ReporterMarch 3, 2026March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026March 3, 202654

The European Union’s ‘Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism’ (CBAM) has been a hot topic in international climate policy since December 2025. It’s a carbon tax on imports of carbon-heavy products like iron, steel, cement, aluminum, and fertilizers. The policy aims to prevent ‘carbon leakage,’ which occurs when European companies relocate to......

Environment Protection

Awareness and Initiatives: Current Status of Global Agreement for a Plastic-Free World

Desk ReporterFebruary 24, 2026February 25, 2026

February 24, 2026February 25, 202675

Geneva Conference and Next Steps: New Hope for a Plastic-Free Global Agreement by 2026 The UN-proposed ‘Global Plastic Treaty’ to end global plastic pollution reached a crucial juncture at the end of 2025. The INC-5.2 talks in Geneva in August ended without a final decision, but will resume in February......

Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s first ‘Hydrogen Ferry’ on the Meghna River: Zero Emissions in Water Transport

Desk ReporterFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026

February 19, 2026February 19, 202667

The year 2026 is a historic milestone in Bangladesh’s inland water transport system. The country’s first green hydrogen-powered ferry—’Jaldoot-1’—officially started its journey on the Meghna River. It is South Asia’s first transport system that can carry hundreds of passengers and vehicles with zero carbon emissions. Why is hydrogen the fuel......

Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment Industry: Global Leadership in

Desk ReporterFebruary 15, 2026February 16, 2026

February 15, 2026February 16, 202658

By 2026, Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment Industry (RMG) will be recognized globally not just for affordable clothing but also as the world’s greenest manufacturing hub. Today, more than 500 factories in the country have achieved ‘Zero Liquid Discharge’ (ZLD) certification. This means that not a single drop of toxic water from......

Environment Protection

International Criminal Court (ICC) makes historic announcement

Desk ReporterFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026

February 6, 2026February 6, 202667

Environmental destruction is now a ‘crime against humanity’: Criminals are shaking under new ICC rules. The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, announced a groundbreaking rule in early 2026. The new rule classifies intentional and widespread environmental destruction as a crime against humanity or a war crime. Under......

Environmental Problems

Mandatory Sustainability Reporting from 2026

Desk ReporterFebruary 2, 2026February 2, 2026

February 2, 2026February 2, 202697

Asia’s ESG Revolution A new era has begun in Asia’s major economic hubs (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan) from January 1, 2026. Starting now, all major companies in these countries must include ‘ESG reporting’—environmental and social impact details–alongside their annual financial reports. This news has ensured a huge transparency......

Environment Protection

Two-thirds of the ocean is now under international law

Desk ReporterFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 2026

February 1, 2026February 2, 202681

‘High Seas Treaty’ effective from today January 17, 2026 is going to be marked as a golden day in the history of human civilization. The High Seas Treaty or ‘ BBNJ Agreement took effect on January 17, 2026, after 20 years of discussions and negotiations. Almost two-thirds of the world’s oceans,......

Environment Protection

‘Personal Carbon Passport’: When your purchases are climate-friendly

Desk ReporterJanuary 24, 2026January 25, 2026

January 24, 2026January 25, 202667

Do you know how much carbon was emitted for the burger you ate for lunch today or the shirt you bought? In 2026, the answer to this question is now on everyone’s smartphone. Numerous European and Scandinavian nations have initiated experimental trials of the ‘Personal Carbon Passport.’ This is a......

COP29

Historic Belém Declaration, New Roadmap for a Plastic-Free World by 2026

Desk ReporterJanuary 17, 2026

January 17, 202676

At the start of 2026, following the COP-30 conference in Belém, Brazil, there is a new global momentum. The ambitious and legally binding ‘Global Plastics Treaty,’ known as the ‘Belém Declaration,’ is now moving towards full implementation. This agreement is being seen as the biggest milestone in the history of......

Environmental Science

Solid-State Battery Breakthrough: The Beginning of a New Era of Electric Vehicles

Desk ReporterJanuary 16, 2026January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026January 16, 202682

Reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector is the biggest challenge to protect the environment. In early 2026, a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology is transforming electric vehicles (EVs) permanently. Japan’s Toyota and South Korea’s Samsung SDI have announced the successful start of commercial production of a solid-state battery. This......

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