Bagerhat, April 17 – The repeated incidents of capsize of vessels carrying coal and different chemicals in the Sundarbans water routes have put the flora and fauna of the world’s largest mangrove forest at stake.
Category: Biodiversity
Boosting India’s goat sector could double rural incomes
New Delhi, 16 April – The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is partnering with the Government of India, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Agri-solutions, to host a two-day conference starting today to discuss how to significantly improve…
No initiative yet to rescue sunken coal vessel in Sundarbans
No initiative has yet been taken to salvage the coal-laden vessel that capsized in the Pashur River in Mongla upazila near the Sundarbans on Saturday night.
Coal laden cargo vessel sinks in the Sundarbans
A cargo MV Bilas carrying 775 tonnes of coal capsized in the Pashur river near the Sundarbans early today. The incident occurred when the cargo stuck in a hidden char at no-5 anchor near Harbaria area around 60 nautical miles…
Coal-laden cargo sinks near Sundarbans
Bagerhat, April 15 – A cargo carrying 775 metric tonnes of coal capsized in the Pashur River in Mongla upazila near the Sundarbans on Saturday night.
Old is gold: A tale of olive trees
Monowara Begum Moni from Stuttgart, Germany As usual the Stuttgart Fair was held from 5-8 April 2018. A part of this fair was “Garden Show”. It was an appropriate fair at the beginning of Spring. In summer The Europeans like…
UN SDGs cannot be achieved if bombs keep falling from sky
By Miroslav Lajčák Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr 6 (IPS) – I am honoured to pay a visit to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to address this Ministerial Meeting. I would like to use this opportunity to commend the role of the Non-Aligned…
Micro gardening scheme to help feed Rohingya refugees
By International Organization for Migration Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Apr 6 (IOM) – IOM, the UN Migration Agency, and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are distributing 50,000 vegetable gardening kits to tackle malnutrition and improve the diet of people…
Sustaining progress in transition countries
Cihan Sultanoğlu New York – In the World Bank’s most recent “Doing Business” report, half of the Eastern European and Central Asian countries included in the global ranking were among the top 50. As a measure of economic maturity, the…
Climate Chance Summit Africa: 28-29 June
The Climate Chance Association and the Assembly of Regions and Districts of Ivory Coast (ARDCI) co-organize a regional Summit dedicated to Climate Action in Africa: the Climate Chance Summit Africa 2018, which will be held on 28-29 June 2018 in…
Why we must protect traditional grains and foods
Danielle Nierenberg This week, I’m attending the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Second International Symposium on Agroecology. Yesterday, I was honored to speak on a panel discussing “Innovative Markets, Food Systems, and Cities.” I have met so many inspiring…
Will agroecology be the solution to mitigate climate change?
Danielle Nierenberg On April 3-5, 2018, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will convene the Second International Symposium on Agroecology. The Symposium, titled “Scaling up Agroecology to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” will bring together leaders in governmental,…
Ecuador endangered
By John Seed The tropical Andes of Ecuador are at the top of the world list of biodiversity hotspots in terms of vertebrate species, endemic vertebrates, and endemic plants Ecuador has more orchid and hummingbird species than Brazil, which is…
Harvest rainwater for development: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday urged all concerned to create reservoirs to harvest rainwater during the monsoon to utilise it for the country’s development.“We’ve to work out a plan for creating ways to harvest the water that we get…
Five ways to halt critical land decay
Scientists warned Monday that land degradation imperils the health and well-being of billions of people, threatening food and water supplies while fuelling conflict, mass migration and disease spread.
Gardeners want Dhaka homes turn green
Dhaka, March 23 – The need for spreading the message of raising suitable gardens at all buildings and homesteads of Dhaka city was emphasised at a meeting of roof gardeners at the National Press Club on Friday.
Working with nature to improve global water management
Danielle Nierenberg March 22nd is World Water Day (WWD), a day to celebrate one of the the world’s most precious resources and to raise awareness around global water issues. Every year, WWD coincides with the release of the World Water…
A whole new decade for water
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UN, Mar 22 (IPS) – As old and new challenges continue to threaten its access, the UN has dedicated the next decade in order to protect a crucial but fragile natural resource: water.
Ostrich hatch chicks at Bamgabandhu Safari Park
Dhaka – For the second time in the country’s history, three baby ostriches hatched from eggs at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur.
IFAD leads on sustainable farming on World Water Day
Rome, 21 March – On World Water Day 2018, a new report released by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) shows that sustainable investment in freshwater ecosystems in developing countries helps farmers reduce the impact from floods, droughts and…
Society Activists want decision to fell Jessore trees cancelled
Dhaka – A committee formed for development and protection of Jessore roads on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner demanding that the government’s decision to cut down century-old trees on both sides of the Benapole-Jessore Highway be cancelled.
Improving the sustainability of development finance
by Ethiopis Tafara Washington, DC – To achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, trillions of dollars in state spending, investment, and aid will be needed annually. Although estimates vary widely, one UN report from 2014 suggests that…
Dhaka eyes 2000 megawatts power from renewables by 2020
Rafiqul Islam Azad Dhaka, March 16 – Bangladesh plans to generate 2,000-megawatt electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020 to ensure the future energy security of the county.
‘Protect our rivers’ Manipur activists chant opposing dam
Imphal, March 14 2018: Slogans such as “Protect our rivers”, “Save Thoubal River”, “Save our future” were used as people marched along the Thoubal River today where a huge dam has been constructed by the government amid protest from the…
BAU observes Animal Husbandry Day
Mymensingh, March 14 – Students and teachers of animal husbandry faculty of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) observed Animal Husbandry Day on the campus on Wednesday.
With Solar Alliance time is up for shift to green energy
Mostafa Kamal Majumder Environmentalist Sajid Kamal, son of eminent poet Begum Sufia Kamal, said about two decades ago – Bangladesh is a goldmine of solar energy. Before the present players started installing solar home systems in the country on a…
In Colombia birders find their version of Eden
CALI, Colombia,(BSS/AFP) – Despite his small stature, 10-year-old Juan David Camacho has big dreams: pacing through Colombia’s jungle with binoculars in tow, he aims to spot all the bird species his country offers.
French president pokes at Trump for leaving Paris accord
New Delhi, Mar 11 (AP/UNB) – French President Emmanuel Macron took a jibe at President Donald Trump on Sunday for his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement.
Natural shot in Bangladesh’s battle against climate change
Zulker Naeen Reducing dependence on fossil fuels requires a long time to decrease emissions. A rapid transformation of the existing energy systems and infrastructure is also a slow process. But, natural climate solutions are already available if we want to…
Legal Africa-Asia wildlife trade gets a look in
By Willow Outhwaite Cambridge, UK, Mar 8 (IPS) – In recent years, the focus on wildlife trade between Africa and Asia has been almost exclusively on poaching of iconic mammals and the smuggling of their parts.