International Environment Archives

ICJ’s historic ruling and a new era of climate justice

Desk ReporterApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026April 14, 20263

The important ‘Advisory Opinion’ on climate change from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in July 2025 is beginning to change the laws and policies of all countries by February 2026. This is the first time an international court has said that protecting the climate is not just nice, but......

Natural Environment

The Amazon Rainforest’s ‘Legal Rights’ and the Global Carbon Tax Change

Desk ReporterMarch 30, 2026March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026March 31, 202675

In 2026, the Amazon rainforest, known as the lungs of the Earth, won a historic legal battle. The Brazilian Supreme Court and an international court jointly recognized the Amazon forest as a ‘legal person’ or living entity. The Amazon Rainforest’s ‘Legal Personhood’ and the Global Carbon Tax Revolution This means......

Environment Pollution

‘Geneva Declaration’ on the Path to a Plastic-Free World: The Final Chapter of the 2026 Global Agreement

Desk ReporterMarch 14, 2026March 16, 2026

March 14, 2026March 16, 202692

February 2026 will mark the beginning of a new horizon in the history of human civilization. After four years of tension and debate, a draft agreement to combat global plastic pollution has been finalized at the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.3) session in Geneva, Switzerland. Chilean Ambassador Julio Cardano led......

Environment Protection

Natural wall on the coast: Artificial oyster wall and living protection of mangroves

Desk ReporterMarch 6, 2026March 7, 2026

March 6, 2026March 7, 202691

Bangladesh is no longer relying solely on concrete dams to protect its coast from cyclones and tidal waves. In February 2026, one of the world’s largest ‘bio-engineered coastal walls’ was successfully completed on the Sitakunda and Mirsarai coasts. It’s a living wall of artificial oysters and mangrove algae that calms......

Environment Protection

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, 2026144

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......

International Environment

The Green Gamble: Bangladesh’s Sustainable Shared Value Economy

Desk ReporterFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026132

Dr. Nusrat Hafiz, Assistant Professor & WEC Director, BRAC Business School, BRAC University Bangladesh has always been told a simple story: grow fast, grow cheap, grow first, clean later. But what if that story is already outdated? What if the next wave of global competition is not about who produces......

International Environment

More than 37 million tons of sargassum are disrupting the ocean balance: The rise and fall of the natural environment

Desk ReporterFebruary 12, 2026February 13, 2026

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026126

The impact of climate change and agricultural waste: The giant algae belt of the Atlantic In December 2025, an unprecedented natural crisis emerged in the Atlantic Ocean. Researchers at Florida Atlantic University reported that the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has reached a record 37.5 million tons. This giant algae layer......

Environmental Science

Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 and the Rise of E-Fuels

Desk ReporterFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

February 11, 2026February 11, 202696

Global Energy Revolution in 2026: IEA’s New Path and the Triumph of ‘E-Fuel’ Technology. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published its report ‘Energy Technology Perspectives 2026,’ highlighting advancements in clean energy technologies globally. The report emphasizes the significance of ‘e-fuels’—synthetic fuels—and hydrogen-powered logistics fleets. The year 2026 is seen......

Environment Protection

Two-thirds of the ocean is now under international law

Desk ReporterFebruary 1, 2026February 2, 2026

February 1, 2026February 2, 202690

‘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,......

Environmental Problems

‘Right to Repair’ and Modular Electronics: The End of E-Waste

Desk ReporterJanuary 28, 2026

January 28, 2026102

Is your phone slowing down as it gets older or is it time to replace the entire phone after the battery dies? In 2026, this problem is now history. The ‘Right to Repair’ movement around the world has seen a huge victory. New laws in Asia, similar to those in......

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