UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks

Developing countries that are least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions want an annual commitment of US$1.3 trillion
16 November 2024, 09:40 AM

Power supply from Nepal via India begins

Electricity supply from Nepal to Bangladesh via India began yesterday in a trilateral transaction, aimed at boosting sub-regional connectivity in the power sector.
15 November 2024, 20:00 PM

Bangladesh lags behind in rooftop solar race

Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector
15 November 2024, 13:13 PM

Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence

"It's like tobacco lobbyists at a conference on lung cancer"
15 November 2024, 07:23 AM

A dumping zone called Manu river

The Manu river in Moulvibazar is facing severe pollution as various types of waste, including household garbage, are routinely dumped along its banks.
14 November 2024, 18:51 PM

SQUIRRELING ABOUT...

SQUIRRELING ABOUT... An orange-bellied Himalayan squirrel spotted while tree-hopping in the Rangamati’s Kaptai National Park. The striking rodent is found in Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan.
14 November 2024, 18:10 PM

Climate talks urged to find $1 trillion a year for poorer countries

A previous goal of $100 billion per year, which expires in 2025, was met two years late in 2022, the OECD said earlier this year, although much of it was in the form of loans rather than grants, something recipient countries say needs to change.
14 November 2024, 10:34 AM

Floods, education, and uncertainty

The impact of climate change on students in Bangladesh.
14 November 2024, 06:48 AM

Petition seeks HC order to review power deal with Adani

A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the government to review or cancel the electricity agreement with Adani Group of India.
13 November 2024, 18:20 PM

No need for yearly climate summit: Prof Yunus

The chief adviser, at COP29, calls for a new economic framework to tackle climate crisis
13 November 2024, 13:42 PM

Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2024

Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year, according to preliminary research Wednesday that found no sign the world was moving away from fossil fuels
13 November 2024, 11:53 AM

Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29

Planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from oil, gas and coal rose to a new record high this year, according to preliminary research from an international network of scientists at the Global Carbon Project.
13 November 2024, 10:16 AM

Development bank financing pledge gives COP29 summit early boost

A group of lenders, including the World Bank, announced a joint goal on Tuesday of increasing this finance to $120 billion by 2030, a roughly 60% increase on the amount in 2023.
13 November 2024, 09:05 AM

UN climate funding draft narrows options, but obstacles remain

Landing a new accord to boost money for climate action in developing countries is the top priority of negotiators at the UN COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
13 November 2024, 08:59 AM

Now Payra to cut down power production by half

Amid the backdrop of all other coal-based power plants in the country, including India’s Adani, the production of a unit of Payra Thermal Power Plant went into maintenance today
12 November 2024, 16:49 PM

Financial, technical support needed for green industries: Prof Yunus

Chief adviser at COP29 says most climate vulnerable countries require int'l help to meet climate goals
12 November 2024, 14:00 PM

Oil, gas 'gift of God', Azerbaijan president repeats at COP29

"Oil, gas, wind, sun, gold, silver, copper, all... are natural resources and countries should not be blamed for having them and should not be blamed for bringing these resources to the market, because the market needs them."
12 November 2024, 09:07 AM

Climate action 'will endure' post-Trump: UN climate chief

"Many of you have been reporting on the climate implications of political events in the last weeks. I'll just say this: our process is strong. It's robust, and it will endure," Simon Stiell told reporters at the COP29 talks in Baku.
12 November 2024, 07:49 AM

COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

Here is some of the latest climate research
12 November 2024, 06:25 AM

Climate crisis worsening already 'hellish' refugee situation: UN

In a fresh report, UNHCR pointed to how climate shocks in places like Sudan, Somalia and Myanmar were interacting with conflict to push those already in danger into even more dire situations.
12 November 2024, 06:16 AM