The new climate budget of Bangladesh should have allocated funds under the Just Transition theme—not just for emission reduction, but also for ensuring workers’ rights during such transitions
Over the past two decades, 185 extreme weather events have caused 11,450 deaths and resulted in economic losses amounting to $3.72 billion.
Aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70.6 percent, Dhaka north and south city corporations have initiated first-ever Climate Action Plans towards 2050.
While Bangladesh has been doing quite well in adapting to climate change, there is still a long way to go with not much time to waste. Serious actions need to be taken urgently to boost the country’s resilience.
Climate change is a phenomenon that impacts everyone on earth. Although some might think of climate change as something that will affect us in the future, it is an ongoing process and we are already seeing its effects. Ecosystems and people across the globe are being heavily impacted by it. Ever wondered why the weather has been going haywire recently? Or why more and more of the arctic region is melting away?
The latest World Inequality Report shows tackling climate change and social injustice are part of a total political package.
Rising uncertainties are making global compromise and cooperation more unlikely
Rising uncertainties are making global compromise and cooperation more unlikely
