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Investing in climate adaptation offers not only environmental protection but also impressive economic returns, according to a new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI), a US-based think tank. The study reveals that for every $1 invested in climate adaptation, there is a return of more than $10 over 10 years, reads a press release. […]
Though official temperatures across Bangladesh are hovering around 34 to 38 degrees Celsius, people are complaining of unbearable levels of heat this summer, with many saying it feels even worse than on days when the temperature crossed 40°C. In Barishal, where the highest temperature recorded yesterday was around 36°C, residents said the discomfort was extreme. […]
The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a vast mangrove forest located where the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers meet, stretching across parts of Bangladesh and India. This unique and rich ecosystem is home to the largest population of Bengal tigers, a subspecies of the Royal Bengal tiger. What makes these tigers truly special […]
During an episode of a heatwave, an individual loses 3.12 hours in productivity. FILE PHOTO: PRABIR DAS As the climate crisis escalates, Bangladesh faces a critical challenge in tackling the intensifying heatwaves in urban, peri-urban and rural areas, undermining health, agricultural productivity, and economic stability. With the upcoming 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of […]
COP30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10-21, 2025. It’s a crucial event where world leaders, scientists, and stakeholders will gather to discuss and negotiate climate action. This COP will be particularly significant as it marks 20 years since the Kyoto Protocol’s entry into force and 10 years […]
Southeast Asia needs to scale-up its renewables. IEEFA’s Grant Hauber explains how the region can unlock investment and cut volatility Southeast Asia stands at a crossroads in its energy transition. Rapid economic growth, volatile fossil fuel markets and intensifying climate risks are pushing governments to rethink their energy strategies. Rising trade tensions between China and […]
The term biodiversity (from “biological diversity”) refers to the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and can encompass the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural processes that sustain life. Biodiversity includes not only species we consider rare, threatened, or endangered but also every living thing—from humans to organisms we know […]
Why it’s under threat and why it matters Biodiversity is all the different kinds of life you’ll find in one area—the variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms like bacteria that make up our natural world. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems, like an intricate web, to maintain balance and […]
Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – are by far the largest contributor to global climate change, accounting for over 75 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 90 per cent of all carbon dioxide emissions. As greenhouse gas emissions blanket the Earth, they trap the sun’s heat. This leads to global […]
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Burning fossil […]