Sustainability

UIU seminar calls for rethinking sustainability amid global change

Speakers at the UIU seminar examined environmental, social and economic challenges, drawing participation from academics, practitioners, faculty members, students...

Bangladesh Accountants’ Institute opens new ESG sustainability center

ICMAB’s new ESG Center will focus on professional training, research and technical guidance while connecting Bangladesh’s accounting profession with...

Green sustainability summit held at Chittagong University in Bangladesh

Speakers at the university event highlighted behavioural change, green philosophy and zero-waste initiatives as essential to advancing environmental education...

Top 10% consumption causes up to $5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage

A new study estimates the world’s highest-consuming 10% generate up to $5.7tn in yearly environmental damage, highlighting their disproportionate...

AUW Green Bangle Project promotes ecofeminist learning through tree climbing

Asian University for Women’s Green Bangle Project engaged students and staff in innovative tree-climbing training, combining environmental science, experiential...

Climate fight hinges on aligning global policy with daily human choices

A commentary argues that climate goals can only succeed when global policies are matched by individual actions on waste,...

UNEP warns of widening global ‘sand gap’ as construction demand surges

A new UNEP report warns soaring global sand extraction for construction is harming ecosystems, threatening biodiversity and increasing climate...

Global businesses seek sustainable practices amid climate concerns

Companies across industries are investing in green technologies, renewable energy and sustainable practices as climate concerns, consumer demand and...

Climate-health investments can save lives and billions: Study

Study says early warning systems and disease surveillance can save lives and cut billions in climate-related losses Early investment in...

Dhaka to receive 250 e-buses, 5 lakh trees and landfill-to-energy hubs: Bangladesh PM

The Bangladesh government plans to introduce 250 electric buses, plant 5 lakh trees, and convert landfills to energy hubs,...

AUW sustainability event spotlights green ideas, climate comedy, books

AUW’s “Voices for the Planet 2026” brought students together through eco-entrepreneurship, literature and climate comedy, showcasing creative, practical and...

AI study warns climate change may push 1.1 billion into hunger by 2100

An AI study warns climate change could push over 1.1 billion people into food crises by 2100, but rapid...