IMF approves first batch of climate resilience loans
Five countries had loan packages approved under the IMF’s first sustainability fund, but concerns remain about whether it will boost resilience for the most vulnerable nations
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AIIB finds gas plant in Bangladesh compatible with Paris goals
AIIB’s fast-tracking of a 600MW LNG plant could set a precedent for more development finance to fossil gas projects, campaigners warn
The vicious cycle pushing Bangladeshi climate migrants into modern slavery
More than nine in 10 migrants who left some of Bangladesh’s most climate-affected areas to find work experienced forms of forced labour, researchers have found
Ukraine and Covid leave aid agencies struggling to respond to Bangladesh floods
At least 32 people have died and millions have had to flee their homes following severe flooding in Bangladesh in recent days. Yet, money for relief is lacking
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
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
Shut off from microfinance and benefits, members of the Hindu minority in coastal Bangladesh have struggled to rebuild their lives after Cyclone Amphan
View from Bangladesh: What next for the UN climate talks?
COMMENT: Inevitable losses of human lives, ecosystems and damage to infrastructure raises pressure on countries to agree a tougher climate compensation scheme
Bangladesh Bank launches $200m ‘green transformation fund’
NEWS: Following successful solar homes microfinance push, governor Atiur Rahman seeks to clean up textiles manufacturing
Bangladesh coal power plans stall
NEWS: Local sources blame bureaucracy for slowdown in programme to triple power generation and reduce dependence on gas
COP21: Why the Paris talks must tackle climate-forced migration
COMMENT: Burying our heads in the sand by refusing to confront reality is not a viable option – we need to discuss planned migration linked to global warming
Bangladesh capital faces future influx of climate refugees
NEWS: Rising sea levels and cyclones spell huge migrations to overpopulated Dhaka if the planet doesn’t cut carbon emissions fast enough
Bangladeshi protest intensifies against Rampal coal plant
NEWS: Environmentalists and left-wing parties warn project threatens the unique biodiversity of nearby Sundarbans mangrove forests
Climate vulnerable states despair of rich, launch finance plan
NEWS: V20 coalition launched in Lima this week says it will raise funds for climate adaptation projects and develop a collective insurance scheme
Climate change to wipe 2% off Bangladesh GDP by 2050
NEWS: Low-lying developing state lays out adaptation strategy, pledges carbon cuts in contribution to UN deal
Campaigners warn of climate finance corruption risk
ANALYSIS: Countries like Bangladesh and the Maldives need cash to deal with global warming, but have weak institutions
Pakistan, Bangladesh face ‘state failure’ as globe heats up
NEWS: Study compiled by US, UK, China and India experts underlines migration threat from warming world
India PM Modi endorses controversial Sundarbans coal plant
NEWS: Green campaigners are turning to banks in bid to block polluting project as Bangladesh and India give green light
UN climate body needs “automatic” system to split rich and poor
NEWS: Old divisions between developed and developing need to be revisited and perhaps changed, says Bangladeshi diplomat
Sundarbans islanders face stark choice as sea levels rise
NEWS: Millions in delta region of India and Bangladesh must change their livelihoods or migrate as they lose land to erosion
Scientists to help Ganges rice farmers handle climate threat
NEWS: An international team of researchers will boost food security for 300 million people in Nepal, India and Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Poor nations expect too much climate aid from west
NEWS: As rich countries struggle with economic downturn, poor nations must deal with climate impacts themselves, says Hossain Manju
How are Rwanda, Ethiopia and Bangladesh preparing for climate change?
ANALYSIS: Better information and more financial support essential for poor countries to prepare for future impacts, say IIED
Climate change could create more Boko Haram extremists – study
NEWS: Drought, famine and crop failures could destabilise 32 countries in Africa and Asia, warn risk analysts
Quamrul Chowdhury: Leaders must commit to 1.5C warming limit
COMMENT: Lead climate negotiator for least developed countries says he wants firm commitments at New York summit
Climate change could slash 8.7% from India’s GDP by 2100
NEWS: The Asian Development Bank warns economic cost of climate change will challenge efforts to lift people out of poverty
Pakistan faces ‘environmental cataclysm’ warn officials
NEWS: Governments in Islamabad and Delhi are not preparing for potential climate impacts, says new research
Bangladesh and climate change: time to change the narrative?
COMMENT: Rising tides threaten the country’s future, but a resilient population is thriving despite adversity, writes Saleemul Huq
World’s poorest call for UN climate process to be accelerated
A UN submission by the least developed countries group says that early pledges are key to successful Paris treaty
Climate change could exacerbate drug smuggling and human trafficking
Former Bangladesh foreign minister predicts soaring crime rates as impacts of global warming hit countries
Bangladesh rated world’s most vulnerable country to climate change
A third of global economic output worth $44 trillion is likely to face ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ risk as a result of global warming