• About us
    • Advisory board
    • CHN patrons
    • Editorial Policy
    • Anonymous sources and leaks
    • Republishing our work
    • Making a complaint
    • Privacy policy
  • Partner with us
  • Contact us
Climate Home Logo Climate Home Logo
  • Home
  • News
  • Comment
  • Net zero
  • Sponsored
  • Newsletters
  • Home
  • News
  • Comment
  • Net Zero
  • Sponsored
  • Newsletters

Bangladesh

Why Denmark and Bangladesh are urging support for victims of climate disaster

Why Denmark and Bangladesh are urging support for victims of climate disaster

Millions of people in vulnerable nations are experiencing losses and damages from climate impacts. To help them, we need to break the deadlock at UN climate talks

Bangladesh scraps nine coal power plants as overseas finance dries up

Bangladesh scraps nine coal power plants as overseas finance dries up

The rising costs of coal imports and Bangladesh’s role as chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum contributed to the decision to axe power projects, analysts say

In Bangladesh, the marginalised Munda face extra barriers to climate adaptation

In Bangladesh, the marginalised Munda face extra barriers to climate adaptation

Shut off from microfinance and benefits, members of the Hindu minority in coastal Bangladesh have struggled to rebuild their lives after Cyclone Amphan

Bangladesh urges countries to ramp up climate ambition by 2020 deadline

Bangladesh urges countries to ramp up climate ambition by 2020 deadline

Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina called on a club of vulnerable countries to set an example and submit updated climate plans by 31 December

Bangladesh considers scrapping 90% of its coal power pipeline

Bangladesh considers scrapping 90% of its coal power pipeline

The energy minister has signalled a major pivot away from Chinese-funded coal plants in Bangladesh, but this is not yet government policy

AIIB must stop backing gas in climate-hit Bangladesh

AIIB must stop backing gas in climate-hit Bangladesh

The Beijing-headquartered development bank is skewed towards fossil fuels, when it should be helping poorer countries access clean renewable power

Climate-hit Bangladesh struggling to access UN green funds

Climate-hit Bangladesh struggling to access UN green funds

Developing country institutions lack capacity to meet the Green Climate Fund’s heavy paperwork demands, experts say at Dhaka conference

Hope and anger in Bangladesh as Unesco reverses coal plant opposition

Hope and anger in Bangladesh as Unesco reverses coal plant opposition

“I want grid power,” say locals, despite concerns that Rampal’s mega-plant may threaten the world heritage listed Sundarbans mangrove forests

Sick of waiting, poor countries prepare to fight climate change alone

Sick of waiting, poor countries prepare to fight climate change alone

Developing countries have been promised $100bn per year by 2020, with no sign of it arriving some are taking matters into their own hands

Bangladesh backtracks on carbon tax proposal ahead of election year

Bangladesh backtracks on carbon tax proposal ahead of election year

Mooted climate policy was dropped from the budget announced on Thursday, as energy and transport lobbies complained it would raise living costs

Bangladesh faces food supply crunch after flash floods

Bangladesh faces food supply crunch after flash floods

Unusually heavy pre-monsoon rains wiped out 2 million tonnes worth of rice crops, making farmers destitute and pushing up costs

An open letter from Bangladesh to the American people

An open letter from Bangladesh to the American people

President Trump is failing to keep you safe, writes Saleemul Huq; Bangladesh can offer lessons in adapting to the impacts of climate change

Bangladesh bets on coal to meet rising energy demand

Bangladesh bets on coal to meet rising energy demand

Renewable options are being overlooked as government backs controversial polluting power plants, say experts

India 'lacks plan' to cope with climate-linked migration

India ‘lacks plan’ to cope with climate-linked migration

ActionAid says South Asian governments should work on better mechanisms to cope with large-scale movements

Bangladesh PM to put climate losses on Marrakech agenda

Bangladesh PM to put climate losses on Marrakech agenda

Sheikh Hasina is expected to attend COP22 and highlight her low-lying country’s vulnerability to flooding and cyclones

UN: Kenya, Bangladesh, Jordan 'green finance leaders'

UN: Kenya, Bangladesh, Jordan ‘green finance leaders’

New hubs for green finance are fast-expanding and they’re not always in traditional money centres

Adapt or die: UN urges countries to build climate resilience

Adapt or die: UN urges countries to build climate resilience

Projected heatwaves, rising sea levels and intense rainfall linked to climate change mean vulnerable countries need to get their house in order

Climate change raises conflict risk in South Asia, warn experts

Climate change raises conflict risk in South Asia, warn experts

Sharing water resources and demilitarising glaciers is critical to prevent violence between India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, say retired military figures

Why universities, not consultants, should benefit from climate funds

Why universities, not consultants, should benefit from climate funds

Millions set aside to help developing countries cope with the onset of extreme weather are being poorly used, argues veteran Bangladeshi scientist

Loaded coal barge sinks in Sundarbans mangroves

Loaded coal barge sinks in Sundarbans mangroves

NEWS: Fourth wreck in two years raises fresh concerns about environmental impact of proposed Rampal coal plant in Bangladesh

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
Become a CHN sponsor GEF logo Signify logo Unilever logo We Mean Business logo CJRF logo Adaption Fund logo Orsted logo European Space Agency logo Adaption Research Alliance logo

The climate crisis - and how we confront it - is THE story of our lifetimes. At Climate Home News, we believe journalism can make a difference. Our mission is to produce original reporting that informs, engages and inspires action. This takes time and expertise. Support our work today with a donation or by subscribing to our daily newsletter for exclusive extra content.

About us     Contact us

© 2022 Climate Home News Ltd. All rights reserved.

Privacy policyclick here

Want our celebrated digest of weekly news straight to your inbox?

Sign up to Climate Weekly, plus you'll get breaking news, investigations and bulletins from key events.

Newsletter Signup

or