environment

Environment Minister urged developed countries for active support in NAP implementations

28 JULY 2023, FRIDAY, 22:28

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Md. Shahab Uddin urged for active support from developed nations in implementing the National Adaptation Plan 2023-2050 for tackling…

PM focuses on six priorities for prosperity for all in Indian Ocean region

13 MAY 2023, SATURDAY, 9:43

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday raised six priority areas for the countries of the Indian Ocean region, including fostering maritime diplomacy and partnership and strengthening maritime security and mutual trust for prosperity for all.

Bangladesh needs $373b in climate actions

13 APRIL 2023, THURSDAY, 9:37

Ocean Times News Desk: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin on Monday said Bangladesh requires $373 billion to implement its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in the next 27 years, with $8.5 billion […]

UN to deliver diagnosis, prescription for climate crisis

24 MARCH 2023, FRIDAY, 16:42

The United Nations was poised to release a capstone report Monday distilling nearly a decade of published science on the impacts and trajectory of global warming, and the tools available to prevent climate catastrophe…

‘Vampiric’ water use leading to ‘imminent’ global crisis, UN warns

24 MARCH 2023, FRIDAY, 16:26

The report, published by UN-Water and UNESCO, warns that “scarcity is becoming endemic” due to overconsumption and pollution, while global warming will increase seasonal water shortages in both areas with abundant water as well as […]

Environment Minister seeks UK and GCA’s assistance in Climate adaptation actions.

12 MARCH 2023, SUNDAY, 19:25

Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Md. Shahab Uddin said the NAP implementation plan has an ambitious investment target of 230 billion US dollars that must be harnessed at an accelerated pace from international […]

Termination of fossil finance demanded

3 MARCH 2023, FRIDAY, 22:13

Action Aid Bangladesh, in cooperation with Young People, organized the Global Climate Strike on Friday in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka…

Madhavakund master plan will increase opportunities for biodiversity conservation

15 FEBRUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY, 16:32

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change Mo: Shahab Uddin said that the Master Plan has been approved for overall development including eco-tourism by increasing biodiversity conservation…..

Minister seeks DCs’ cooperation in protecting environment

25 JANUARY 2023, WEDNESDAY, 18:20

DCs to take legal action against illegal brick kilns, illegal use of forest wood as fuel, banned polythene shopping bags, illegal hill-dune cutters, sawmills, forest grabbing, and water body encroachment.

Australia argues against ‘endangered’ Barrier Reef status

4 DECEMBER 2022, SUNDAY, 7:29

Australia’s environment minister said Tuesday her government will lobby against UNESCO adding the Great Barrier Reef to a list of endangered World Heritage sites…

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