Bangladesh is behind on its renewable energy targets, with only four percent of its energy coming from renewables compared to a 2020 target of ten percent. Achieving the goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2050 is challenging. The success of COP28’s agreement to boost renewable energy depends heavily on Asia, where many countries, including Bangladesh, face significant hurdles.
BRAC’s Climate-Resilient House (CRH) gives hope to vulnerable people dealing with the worst effects of climate disasters and long-lasting changes from climate change.
Bangladesh’s inaugural sustainability-linked bond issuance serves as a beacon for both corporations and investors in the financial markets, emphasizing the growing importance of sustainability-driven products. Despite challenging market conditions, the issuance of this green bond, designed to incentivize both issuers and investors, underscores the potential for unlocking vital capital in the market.
Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Bangladesh, is organising the 15th International Inter-University Short Film Festival (IIUSFF). The theme of this year’s festival is “Youth-led Climate Action.”
BRAC Bank, a leading financial institution in Bangladesh, has taken a significant step towards addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change in the coastal belt of southern Bangladesh. On Sunday (23 July), the bank formalized a momentous partnership with Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) to launch a dedicated agriculture-focused Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The primary objective of this collaboration is to empower farmers in the region and enhance their resilience against the adverse impacts of climate change.
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Green Power Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support garment factories in becoming more energy efficient with green and clean sources of energy.
Rapid population growth, urbanisation, the continuing increase of climate change effects, and the need to sustainably satisfy the growing demand for food and resources for many generations drive us to change how we do things, including our cities.
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) signed an MoU today with Chattogram City Corporation (CCC), and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) for improved plastic circularity in Chattogram City Corporation at an event at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View in Chattogram.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) in collaboration with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has organised the second edition of their climate series events titled- Together for Climate on Wednesday ( 21 June), said a press release.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh and H&M Group have signed a deal today (14 June) at the UNDP Bangladesh office to work on climate action and help Bangladesh to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
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