Environment and climate action

Asia-Pacific nations must work together to protect nature

When talking about access to fresh water in Asia and the Pacific region, it’s worth reminding ourselves how imperative it is to work together

It’s time for election campaigns to go green

It is crucial to consider the consequences of our election campaigns from an environmental standpoint

A step-by-step guide on exactly how plastic destroys the environment

Plastic, once hailed as a remarkable innovation, has become an environmental nightmare. Its pervasive use and improper disposal have led to severe consequences for ecosystems worldwide.

How the fires and heatwave exposed our dead wetlands

What is the one common thread connecting the Bangabazar fire, New Super Market fire and the unbearable heatwave that had Dhaka sizzling just days back?

Plastic waste mismanagement is killing our environment

Private sector companies who daily contribute to plastic pollution must come up with ways to manage it.

Climate loss and damage are clearly visible in southwest Bangladesh

People living in climate-vulnerable areas urgently need government support

Narayanganj 1st Bangladeshi city to adopt urban climate action plan

Narayanganj has become the first city in Bangladesh to adopt a climate resilient development plan.

Implement development projects keeping adequate green area: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 25, 2022) directed the authorities concerned to take high care of environment and ecology while taking up any development project.

Unhappiness linked to poor air quality in China

Eye-watering, throat-scratching air pollution is a major driver of big city blues in China, according to a study published that matched social network chatter with fine-particle pollution levels.

June 1, 2022
June 1, 2022

Narayanganj 1st Bangladeshi city to adopt urban climate action plan

Narayanganj has become the first city in Bangladesh to adopt a climate resilient development plan.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Implement development projects keeping adequate green area: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (May 25, 2022) directed the authorities concerned to take high care of environment and ecology while taking up any development project.

January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019

Unhappiness linked to poor air quality in China

Eye-watering, throat-scratching air pollution is a major driver of big city blues in China, according to a study published that matched social network chatter with fine-particle pollution levels.