Bangladesh seeks global support to restore Dhaka's water bodies at UNCCD COP16
Bangladesh seeks global support to restore Dhaka's water bodies at UNCCD COP16

Dr. Farhina Ahmed, the Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has called for financial and technical assistance from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to establish a Blue Network in Dhaka city. This initiative aims to restore the citys rivers,...

Bangladesh showcases women’s leadership in sustainable land management at UNCCD COP16
Bangladesh showcases women’s leadership in sustainable land management at UNCCD COP16

Dr. Farhina Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh, emphasized the crucial role of women in achieving sustainable land management and preserving ecosystems during a speech at the UNCCD COP16 on December 4, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speaking at...

Environment Advisor calls for urgent global action on drought and land degradation
Environment Advisor calls for urgent global action on drought and land degradation

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of Bangladesh, said that issues like droughts, and land degradation demand immediate, collaborative action and shared investments in a unified vision of climate resilience. Highlighting Bangladeshs...