The Role of Youth in Environmental Activism in Bangladesh

In recent years, the youth of Bangladesh have emerged as a vital force in the country’s environmental activism. As climate change, pollution, biodiversity loss, and deforestation become increasingly serious concerns, young people across the nation are stepping forward to raise awareness, demand accountability, and implement local solutions. With over one-third of the population under the […]

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This Bangladeshi Woman Can Tell You Why the Latest Round of Climate Talks Matter

Bhokul has faced the loss of her family’s land, and the loss of their income. Now climate change threatens her livelihood even more. Photo: Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson/UNU-EHS This article is featured as part of the United Nations University Sustainable Development Explorer. UNU’s work is uniquely comprehensive, spanning the full breadth of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With some 400 […]

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From Floods to Droughts: Understanding Bangladesh’s Climate Vulnerability

Bangladesh has long been known as a land of rivers—a deltaic wonder shaped by the mighty Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna. But today, this same geography places the country at the frontline of climate change, with growing volatility in rainfall patterns, extreme weather events, and rising sea levels reshaping the landscape of life and livelihoods. Once […]

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