Bangladesh called on the European Union (EU) to support a proposal for allocating USD 200 billion to the LDCs and the most vulnerable countries, ensuring these nations can effectively respond to the challenges of the climate crisis. The request was made in a significant bilateral meeting held on 2

As the COP29 Conference enters its final stretch with only two days left before conclusion, Bangladesh, a nation highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, has been actively pushing to secure climate justice from the rich carbon emitters. Bangladesh's priorities at COP29 centre around cli

Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources of Bangladesh Syeda Rizwana Hasan held a bilateral meeting with Japan's Minister of Environment Keiichiro Asao at the Delegation Office of Japan during the ongoing World Climate Conference (COP-29). The discussions

Bangladesh is revising its energy policies to transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewables, adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Syeda Rizwana Hasan said Tuesday. She said high import tariffs are being reconsidered, and foreign investments in solar e

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests, Climate Change, and Water Resources, said on Monday that Bangladesh faces significant challenges in transitioning to renewable energy, emphasizing the need for timely and equitable financial and technological support. Despite th

Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Water Resources Syeda Rizwana Hasan, called for climate justice, urging the global community to uphold the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR).   “Delaying action until after 2030 is not a

Bangladesh has potentials to fetch around US$1.0 billion annually from global carbon market, said global lead for carbon markets and finance of the World Bank Chandra Shekhar Sinha Saturday. He said the country requires to expedite the process of learning to bag the opportunities as offered global

Bangladesh has the potential to fetch around US$1.0 billion annually from the global carbon market, said global lead for carbon markets and finance of the World Bank Chandra Shekhar Sinha on Saturday. He said the country needs to expedite the process of learning to bag the opportunities as offered