Written by Umme Sayeda | 23rd September 2024| World River Day 2024 Special On the occasion of World Rivers Day people around the world celebrate the blessings of waterways and raise awareness for the rights of rivers. This year’s World River Day theme is ‘Waterways for a Sustainable Future’. It focuses on raising awareness about…
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Flood in Bangladesh and Obligations of India under International Environmental Law
Written by Arafat Ibnul Bashar Eight districts of Bangladesh are witnessing the worst flood scenario in recorded history. Three million have been reported to be stranded in these districts and more and more areas are rapidly going under water. Some areas which have never been affected by flood, as per the collective memory of the…
Ecocidal Displacements in Bangladesh: A Climate-Affected Hotline Zone
Written by Umme Sayeda [The article was originally published by the Act for Displaced on April 15, 2021] Introduction “Ecocide” refers to the purposeful environmental degradation or intentionally killing nature. The American biologist Arthur Galston proclaimed the term for the first in 1970 at the Conference on War and National Responsibility. History dictates ecocide as…
The Global Climate Change Regime: How it has Evolved
Introduction The article discusses the historical evolution of the global climate regime, particularly, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process. Three main agreements make up this regime: the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement. It further exhibits how the scientists and policymakers initiated integrated actions to combat global warming and…
How has Climate Change Intensified the Hepatitis Spreading?
Introduction On 28th July 2023, the world celebrated global hepatitis day. Like every other previous year, the celebration is marked with a theme. ‘One Life One Liver’ is the theme for 2023 and it draws the attention of communities and Nations to the importance of the liver for a healthy life, and the urgent need…
Bridging the Gap: Unveiling the Intersection of Environment and Gender in the Global South
In the pursuit of sustainable development and social progress, the Global South finds itself at the crossroads of two critical issues: the environment and gender equality. The interplay between these two areas reveals both challenges and opportunities, necessitating a comprehensive understanding and concerted action. Exploring the intersection of environment and gender in the Global South…
The Symphony of Nature: Nurturing a Harmonious Relationship with the Environment
In an era marked by rapid industrialization and technological advancements, it is imperative that we pause and reflect on our relationship with the environment. Today, we explore the intricate tapestry of our natural world, emphasizing the significance of preserving and cherishing our planet’s diverse ecosystems. In this unique newspaper article, we delve into the essence…
Climate Change and Health of Persons with Disabilities: A Nigerian Perspective
Climate change can be described as long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Also in its simplest form means the earth is getting warmer and the associated problems this causes for people and the planet we live on (United Nations, 2023). One of these problems is challenges to the health and wellbeing of any population…
Women’s Unequal Vulnerabilities due to Climate Change
by Shehnaz Hameed Women fighting prejudice and discrimination has been seen in the history of humankind. But nobody imagined that this social issue would expand its grasp into the environmental domain and create more vulnerability for women. Scientists, policymakers, and researchers, after many years of hard and intensive studies, have established a crucial correlation between…