Bangladesh’s strategic position at the intersection of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean has increasingly drawn global attention for geopolitical and geostrategic reasons. As we navigate an increasingly multipolar world marked by a decline in U.S. economic and military dominance, emerging powers such as China, Russia, India, and Turkiye are reshaping international relations and the global order….
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Restoring rivers socio-culturally imperative to Bangladesh 2.0
Rivers are the lifelines of Bangladesh, yet they are in dire straits. I remember vividly the day I crossed the Buriganga River on my way to Bhola five months ago sailing through water blackened and foul-smelling water. To me, it seemed simply polluted and dirty — but for the riverside communities, this contamination has severe…
Remembering the undying voice of the marginalised, Dr Saleemul Huq
For nearly 50 of his 71 years, Prof Saleemul Huq devoted his life to advancing international climate policy and justice through scholarship, activism, and mentorship, serving as a pillar of support for future generations of climate leaders. Despite knowing me only briefly, Prof Huq took a moment during our last meeting at the 2023 Regional…
Is the Global North conspiring to shape the L&D fund as inoperable?
Negotiations among countries will be more difficult in Abu Dhabi, as the question remains: will the L&D Fund be yet another climate injustice towards low-income, but climate-vulnerable countries? Developed countries have been pushing for the World Bank to be the governing body of the L&D Fund while developing countries initially rejected the proposal. Developing countries…
Justice for Rivers
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…
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…