Environmental Policy

Great Nicobar project sparks debate over forest offset plan in Haryana

India’s Great Nicobar mega-project faces growing criticism as authorities plan to offset tropical rainforest destruction through afforestation in Haryana,...

Bangladesh budget expands air monitoring, experts seek tougher pollution curbs

Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget expands air quality monitoring and cleaner transport initiatives, but experts say stronger measures targeting vehicles, brick...

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

Bangladesh's 2026-27 budget proposes Tk 100 crore for the Climate Change Trust, a 250 million-tree plantation drive, carbon trading...

Masculinity, identity and climate responsibility in a divided world

New research and grassroots initiatives explore how masculinity, political identity and social norms influence emissions, climate attitudes and participation...

Bangladesh minister vows zero tolerance for poison fishing practices

Bangladesh’s environment minister vows zero tolerance for poison fishing, warning of ecosystem destruction, species loss and long-term food security...

Single-use plastics return to govt offices

Single-use plastic bottles have reappeared in Bangladesh government offices, reversing earlier bans and triggering concern among environmental experts and...

Bangladesh urges predictable climate finance at UNEA-7

Dhaka says vulnerable nations need assured funds to tackle climate, biodiversity and pollution crises Bangladesh urged world leaders at UNEA-7...