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Bangladesh’s proposed budget gives climate, forests, pollution control and renewable energy greater attention, but weak financing, enforcement and accountability may decide whether green promises...

Black-rumped flameback under pressure as urban trees disappear in Bangladesh

Madaripur environmentalist gives away free tree saplings for 40 years

Recent Updates

Indirect greenhouse gases drive significant warming, scientists urge action

Rajshahi policy paper calls for climate-resilient urban planning for poor

BSREA urges wider renewable energy incentives beyond large solar firms

Bangladesh seeks action on finance adaptation at SB64 climate talks

Climate-displaced children find new hope through skills training

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Environment

Lead exposure drains Up to 9% of Bangladesh’s GDP with $16 billion annual IQ loss

Environment

Hill water crisis deepens as unsafe ‘wells’ become main source

Climate Justice

For Barishal’s Manta boat dwellers, Eid brings only brief relief amid daily hardship

Focus

Bangladesh’s canal ambition faces climate, political and water security pressures

Climate Finance

Kenya becomes first African nation to secure UN climate loss and damage support

Bangladesh budget offers green signals but faces major execution test

Banks pledge $906 billion to fossil fuels despite climate commitments

Haor region receives major climate adaptation boost in FY2026-27 budget

Sustainability

Bangladesh’s NDC 3.0 earns global recognition on ILO Just Transition platform

MoEFCC climate wing head praises YouthNet Global’s decade of climate action

Dhaka youths join Run4Earth Marathon to call for climate action

Bangladesh tests solar-powered farming to strengthen food and energy security

Bangladesh is testing agrivoltaics and expanding solar irrigation to...

EV tax cuts and higher fossil fuel duties signal Bangladesh’s green shift

Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget promotes electric vehicles and renewable energy...

Climate Change

India emerging as global leader in climate action: Piyush Goyal

Bangladesh launches plan to plant 250 million trees over five years

Liberian climate advocate Teddy P. Taylor appointed ACE Coordinator for Africa

Bangladesh proposes Tk 1 billion for climate trust, targets 250 million trees

Bangladesh's 2026-27 budget proposes Tk 100 crore for the...

Bangladesh eyes national expansion of climate-resilient education models

Bangladesh aims to scale up climate-resilient education initiatives, including...

Biodiversity

Rare 10kg turtle found in Sundarbans river handed over to forest officials

Zubaida urges green revolution through tree planting for future generations

Agroecology key to building climate-resilient food systems, dialogue told

World Environment Day observed in Rajshahi with talks, tree planting drive

Rajshahi observed World Environment Day 2026 with discussions, tree...

Agroecology Leadership Awards honor 22 changemakers under 500-year-old banyan tree

Twenty-two farmers, activists and community leaders from Bangladesh's Barind...

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Amazon’s Hidden Data Centers in India and Beyond

The Lights Dim on Laos’ Brief Bitcoin Dream

A digital boom in a thirsty Indonesian city

Inside Malaysia’s Data Center Boom

Climate Justice

Teknaf islanders live in fear as climate erosion threatens cyclone shelter

Land disputes and environmental concerns grow around Barguna coal plant

Bangladesh urged to turn gender climate commitments into action before COP31

LDCs call for urgent climate finance and stronger action as Bonn talks begin

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Black kite faces growing threats from climate change in Bangladesh

Zitting Cisticola’s song still echoes across Bangladesh’s grasslands

Bronze-Winged Jacana survives on Bangladesh’s disappearing wetlands

Chestnut Munia brightens Bangladesh’s grasslands amid growing threats

Crime

Illegal battery recycling plant uncovered in Gazipur’s Sreepur, equipment seized

Coast Guard arrests three members of notorious Jonab gang with arms in Sundarbans

Wildlife trafficker held in Cox’s Bazar raid as capped langur, 12 turtles rescued

Mymensingh mobile court dismantles illegal lead factory, fines Tk 250,000 and removes facility

Wildlife

15-Foot python found trapped in chili field net on St Martin’s Island

58-foot Baleen Whale washes ashore at Bangladesh’s Kuakata beach

Endangered Bengal slow loris rescued in Cumilla after suspected electric shock

Six fishermen abducted in Sundarbans as pirates demand ransom

Suspected forest pirates abducted six fishermen in the Sundarbans,...

Climate change redraws wildlife migration maps as species search for survival

Climate change is reshaping wildlife migration and distribution patterns...

Energy

Bangladesh, Germany sign €5m deal to boost renewable energy training

Australia sees future in clean energy exports as fossil fuel demand falls

Tec researchers develop nanotechnology to reduce green hydrogen production costs

SB64: Deep split over climate finance rules as adaptation demands intensify

CPD says Bangladesh’s tax system favours fossil fuels over...

COP31 chief urges faster clean energy shift amid global energy crisis

COP31 President Chris Bowen called for accelerating renewable energy...

Environment

AUW Green Bangle Project promotes ecofeminist learning through tree climbing

Bangladesh budget expands air monitoring, experts seek tougher pollution curbs

Scientists warn of record global heating as climate monitoring faces threats

Youth rally marks World Environment Day with call to protect Sundarbans

Marking World Environment Day, youths in Satkhira organized a...

Chinese-linked lead recycling plant fined after years of pollution complaints

A Chinese-linked battery recycling plant in Dhamrai has been...

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Indian journalist Lahkar wins Denmark climate fellowship

Youth groups reflect on COP30 at Chattogram dialogue

Bangladesh urged to send top leaders to COP climate talks

Women are still underrepresented in climate talks at COP30

COP process falls short for vulnerable nations, talks go on

COP30’s overlooked breakthrough on just transition

Migration

Bangladesh, IOM discuss climate migration and displacement challenges

Barishal slowly sinking as scientists warn of long-term flooding risk

IOM and International Federation of the Green Crescent partner to support migrants mental health

Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation on safe migration at UN forum

Bangladesh urged stronger global cooperation at the UN forum...

Shama urges tougher action on illegal migration and climate risks in Bangladesh

State Minister Shama Obaed Islam urged district officials to...

Thoughts

Closing the gap: Why masculinities are central to gender data and climate policy at SB64

How a coastal woman in Bangladesh is building climate resilience

One degree, one nation changed: Hidden heat from cities to the sea

Padma Barrage vital for Bangladesh’s water security, expert says

A water expert says Bangladesh must build the Padma...

Chemical pollution crisis threatens Bangladesh health and climate resilience

Industrial chemicals, toxic waste, and weak enforcement are worsening...

News Digest

BD allocates BDT 17,345 crore for energy sector to boost security and renewables

Bangladesh budget targets climate action but funding gaps raise concerns

Bangladesh proposes Tk 2,240 crore green budget for FY2026-27 amid concerns

SB64 climate talks face crucial test on finance adaptation and justice

A new briefing urges SB64 negotiators to turn climate...

IPCC flags funding shortfall as Seventh Assessment Cycle reports advance at SB64

The IPCC reported progress across its Seventh Assessment Cycle...

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