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Green finance surges, but renewable energy gets just 7.8% of Bangladesh’s green lending

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DATA-DRIVEN NEWS ANALYSIS Banks and finance companies disbursed Tk30,369 crore in green finance in 2025, yet renewable energy remained a small part of the outstanding...

Climate change throws Painted Storks’ wetland world out of rhythm

Bangladesh youth volunteers rescue 112 wild animals in Netrokona

Recent Updates

Air monitoring device begins operation at Gaibandha college

ICIMOD seeks South Asian partners for locally led climate adaptation initiative

Bangladesh’s drinking water faces growing ‘forever chemical’ pollution threat

Wildlife traffickers use sedative for smuggling wild animals from Bangladesh

Climate finance after Bonn: Why Bangladesh must prepare for a more competitive future

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World Climate

Bangladesh’s wind power push stalls amid fossil fuel dependence and grid failures

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

Climate Finance

Climate Bridge Fund invites NGO proposals for urban climate resilience

Bangladesh strengthens climate readiness as Saimum calls for action on loss and damage

Bangladesh, IOM sign €1.25 million project to address climate displacement in South Asia

Climate finance reforms urged to empower local climate action in Bangladesh

Sustainability

Bangladesh puts workers at heart of NDC 3.0 climate implementation plan

Bangladesh Toothpaste Study Finds Microplastics in 26 of 34 Brands

As Dhaka burns, Bangladesh’s informal workers face a new climate survival crisis

Australia paraquat sales end as Syngenta cites tougher safety rules

Australia’s tighter pesticide safety requirements have prompted Syngenta to...

Bangladesh must rethink energy security amid climate risks, official says

Bangladesh's growing reliance on imported fuels is increasing exposure...

Climate Change

Andhra Pradesh seeks to lead India in climate action and efficiency

Australia, Nepal expand cooperation on trade, education and climate

Global climate-conflict health report has clear implications for Bangladesh

Bangladesh media professionals discuss just energy transition in Dhaka

Experts and journalists examined how low-carbon transitions could affect...

Financial literacy training helps Bangladesh’s Manta fisherfolk strengthen climate resilience

The Barishal workshop linked financial inclusion with resilience, giving...

Biodiversity

Countries review progress on global biodiversity goals ahead of COP17

Rare slow loris remains critical after electrocution in Moulvibazar

Risking lives, Bangladesh’s volunteer wildlife defenders battle poachers

Fishing cat campaign in Jhenaidah promotes wildlife conservation awareness

Local authorities, youth volunteers, teachers and students joined awareness...

Bangladesh steps up biodiversity action plan as ecosystems face growing threats

Officials say stronger finance, coordination, research and community participation...

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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

Nepal women journalists trained on climate justice and gender issues

Cultural march highlights growing crisis facing Phuljhor and Karatoa rivers

Australia’s $40bn AI data centre plan fuels climate and energy debate

A warming world faces a shrinking climate newsroom as crisis grows

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Climate change puts Coppersmith Barbets’ food, nests and breeding under pressure

Common Kingfisher: A bright bird facing a darker climate reality

Common Hoopoe: The crowned bird of open fields under growing climate pressure

Light pollution: The silent threat stealing our night sky

Crime

15 Ostriches slaughtered as Tk 134 crore research project yields ‘zero’ results

Barishal court orders case against 10 over killing of seven jackals

‘Tree Lover’ faces forest case after rejecting alleged Tk50,000 bribe demand

Bangladesh villagers win lead pollution battle, then face criminal case linked to Chinese-owned factory

Wildlife

Hundreds of birds slaughtered in Bangladesh village after trapping

Bangladesh launches wildlife commission to protect endangered species and restore critical habitats

Road projects through protected forests spark biodiversity concerns in Bangladesh

Indian Grey Hornbills breed for fourth straight year after Gir return

Researchers documented the continued establishment of the reintroduced hornbill...

Amphibian Conservation Fund opens applications for global projects

The Stiftung Artenschutz Amphibian Fund is inviting applications for...

Energy

Sikkim tunnel collapse death toll rises to 22 as rescue operation continues at Teesta hydropower project

TotalEnergies’ $5.4 billion profit fuels debate over climate justice

Finance minister, Danish ambassador discuss expanding economic cooperation

From lead pollution to cleaner batteries, Bangladesh faces a critical transition

Youth-led rallies in Rangpur and Barishal have renewed calls...

Faith leaders strengthen multifaith dialogue on Nigeria’s energy transition

The partnership seeks to unite Christian and Muslim leaders...

Environment

Panthakunja ramp will worsen traffic, harm environment: Experts

Netrakona rally calls for swimming lessons to prevent drowning

Chinese battery factory in Mymensingh partially shut over safety violations, concerns persist

At least 25 killed as monsoon floods, landslides hit northern India

Rescue teams searched for missing people as landslides, flash...

Denmark, Bangladesh discuss Dhaka water treatment project support

Denmark’s support for the Saidabad project highlights cooperation on...

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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

Climate change raises deadly heat risks for Gulf migrant workers: HRW

Faridpur villagers demand removal of dredger as river erosion worsens

Climate-displaced children find new hope through skills training

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

A scientific study finds Barishal is gradually sinking due...

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

IOM and IFGC signed a Geneva agreement to strengthen...

Thoughts

The right to remain should be central to climate displacement policy, says NRLG proposal

The Teesta at a crossroads: Gender, climate, and the search for peace in India-Bangladesh water diplomacy

The death of a river: The impending Teesta catastrophe

Harnessing the monsoon for sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s monsoon sustains rice, jute, vegetables, fruits and fisheries,...

A greener frame: Building a sustainable future for Bangladesh’s film industry

Bangladesh’s growing film industry can reduce its environmental footprint...

News Digest

Fish farming turns Rajapani Community Forest into tourist attraction in Nepal

Climate change empties Kashmir’s beehives, threatening beekeepers’ livelihoods

Chattogram programme promotes green skills in technical training

Germany’s solar power boom reaches new milestone as renewable energy gains momentum

Driven by rooftop systems, solar farms and clean energy...

Lead smelting crackdown: Bogura plant shut, Mymensingh residents demand permanent closure

From Dhunat to Gafargaon and areas around Dhaka, unsafe...

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