Climate change resilience in Bangladesh: Learnings from a journey of courage and hope
Bangladesh, a country ranked 7th among the top 10 nations most affected by climate change and disasters, is witnessing the strength and determination of its residents in the face of adversity. As extreme weather conditions continue to pose significant challenges, particularly to the poor and women, a multi-donor collaborative initiative known as the Local Government Initiative on Climate Change (LoGIC) is working tirelessly to empower vulnerable communities. Recently, I had the privilege of visiting five districts and eight upazilas in Bangladesh, documenting the stories of those affected and the extraordinary efforts being made to combat the impacts of climate change. Accompanied by Prito Bhai, a photographer, I embarked on a 10-day expedition that took us deep into the heart of the most affected regions. Our first destination was Chilmari Upazila, where we met Sharitan Chachi, a resilient woman who had lost her home to river erosion. Twenty years ago, tragedy struck her family when her son was injured during a devastating thunderstorm. However, Sharitan Chachi found solace in her daughter-in-law's support, who enrolled her in the LoGIC project and provided financial assistance and training. Witnessing the strength and kindness of Sharitan Chachi and her daughter-in-law was truly inspiring.
India targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, says Modi
India’s economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, the country’s prime minster has announced at the COP26 climate crisis summit in Glasgow. The target date is two decades beyond what scientists say is needed to avert catastrophic climate impacts. India is the last of the world’s major carbon polluters to announce a net-zero target, with China saying it would reach that goal in 2060, and the United States and the European Union aiming for 2050.
COP26: What climate summit means for one woman in Bangladesh
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Why China's climate policy matters to us all
China's carbon emissions are vast and growing, dwarfing those of other countries. Experts agree that without big reductions in China's emissions, the world cannot win the fight against climate change. In 2020, China's President Xi Jinping said his country would aim for its emissions to reach their highest point before 2030 and for carbon neutrality before 2060. His statement has now been confirmed as China's official position ahead of the COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow. But China has not said exactly how these goals will be achieved.
Deliver on promises, developing world tells rich at climate talks
A crucial U.N. conference heard calls on its first day for the world's major economies to keep their promises of financial help to address the climate crisis, while big polluters India and Brazil made new commitments to cut emissions. World leaders, environmental experts and activists all pleaded for decisive action to halt the global warming which threatens the future of the planet at the start of the two-week COP26 summit in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Monday. The task facing negotiators was made even more daunting by the failure of the Group of 20 major industrial nations to agree ambitious new commitments at the weekend.