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Bangladesh’s Green-Finance Paradox: Why Banks Prefer Efficiency to Renewables

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Bangladesh’s green-finance portfolio has expanded rapidly, but lending patterns remain heavily weighted towards industrial efficiency projects, raising questions over whether current financial instruments can...

Climate change throws Painted Storks’ wetland world out of rhythm

Bird nests woven with fibre-optic cables reveal Ukraine war impact

Recent Updates

Asian University for Women turns palm leaves into business cards

Bangladesh government plans to plant over 51 million trees in 2026

Assam labourer becomes lifeline for 2,000 people trapped by floods

UK firm proposes $2bn investment in Bangladesh AI data centre plan

Barishal’s Manta community calls for services and social protection

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Biodiversity

China’s Yangtze rebounds after years of decline but conservation comes at a cost

Lead

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

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

Climate Finance

Barishal’s Tk 647.5 crore budget puts climate adaptation in spotlight

Bangladesh discusses integrating non-economic climate losses into policy

Bangladesh seeks coordinated approach to build transparent carbon market

Global biodiversity finance rises, but $700 billion annual gap threatens nature goals

Sustainability

Green Coalition workshop in Netrakona focuses on sustainable farming

University of Bristol sets revised targets in climate action plan

Youth urged to drive climate action at BRAC University’s green forum

Jhalakathi launches youth-led peace programme for climate security

Backed by international recognition for youth leader Sazid Mahamud,...

SAARC launches regional training in Sri Lanka to strengthen LSD control

Veterinary experts from five SAARC member states are exchanging...

Climate Change

EU project selects 11 nature-based solutions for Mediterranean farms

Bangladesh moves to integrate non-economic climate losses into national policy

Belgium extends heat wave warning as temperatures near 35C this week

Earth dialogue in Bangladesh highlights grassroots climate concerns

Community members used interactive discussions to examine how environmental...

Bangladesh launches one million seed drive for coastal restoration

Local groups, youth volunteers and seed committees will coordinate...

Biodiversity

Protecting Sundarbans tigers remains a major challenge, speakers say

Nepal’s wild tiger population rises to 429 in latest national census

Government pledges stronger protection for Sundarbans tigers and habitat

Bangladesh youth volunteers rescue 112 wild animals in Netrokona

Local volunteers say habitat loss and food shortages are...

Countries review progress on global biodiversity goals ahead of COP17

Delegates meeting in Nairobi will shape recommendations for COP...

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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

Workers’ voices must be central to Bangladesh’s just transition, trade unions say

Noakhali audit finds safety, income and service gaps for women

Climate finance divide deepens as developing nations push for tripled adaptation support

ICIMOD seeks South Asian partners for locally led climate adaptation initiative

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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

Elephant collecting donations overturns vehicle, killing 10-month-old baby

Wildlife traffickers use sedative for smuggling wild animals from Bangladesh

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

Barishal court orders case against 10 over killing of seven jackals

Wildlife

Tiger Day dialogue in Bangladesh highlights coexistence with wildlife

Wetland sanctuary activists call for stronger protection in northwest Bangladesh

Rare slow loris remains critical after electrocution in Moulvibazar

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

The advisory body brings together government officials, conservation experts...

Road projects through protected forests spark biodiversity concerns in Bangladesh

Forest officials, environmental groups and legal experts say the...

Energy

Bangladesh turns to agrivoltaics to balance food security and renewable energy ambitions

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

Andhra Pradesh seeks to lead India in climate action and efficiency

Bangladesh to expand EV charging network and launch battery recycling by 2030

Bangladesh plans nationwide EV charging infrastructure, solar-powered charging stations...

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

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

Environment

Forest protection drive turns violent in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh’s forests shrink under pressure from development and encroachment

38pc of Bangladeshi children under five have high blood lead levels: BBS

Bangladesh appoints Kazi Rownaqul Islam Tipu as climate change trust chief

The one-year contractual appointment gives Tipu Grade-2 status to...

Water resources minister meets BAPA over river policy and Teesta plan

BAPA presented 14 recommendations on river restoration, floodplain connectivity...

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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 Bridge Fund invites NGO proposals for urban climate resilience

Global climate-conflict health report has clear implications for Bangladesh

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

Climate-displaced children find new hope through skills training

Vocational training is helping climate-displaced children in Chattogram and...

Climate change redraws wildlife migration maps as species search for survival

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

Thoughts

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

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

Environmental campaigners call for urgent protection of urban trees and wetlands

Environmental campaigners urged immediate protection of Bangladesh's urban trees,...

Harnessing the monsoon for sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh

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

News Digest

TBD launches KLIMA platform to link climate solutions with investment and innovation

Dhaka’s second Miyawaki urban forest opens with 6,100 native trees

Campaigners urge Bangladesh to ban paraquat without further delay

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

Independent research has traced PFAS pollution to Dhaka’s water...

Bangladesh puts workers at heart of NDC 3.0 climate implementation plan

Bangladesh is developing an implementation framework for its Third...

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