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● Fire breaks out in six-storey building in Dhaka ● Dream shattered as BD crash out of SAFF Championship ● PM to attend SAFF final if BD qualify: Aminul ● 17 killed in Turkey steel plant blast, workers demand justice ● Make Polluters Pay: Close the climate finance gap now ● PM pushes for faster, more effective drive to clean up Dhaka ● BGB to strengthen security along the Kalmakanda border

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Global South urges COP31 roadmap to triple adaptation finance

Shahnaj Begum from Antalya

The representatives from the civil society urged COP31 to deliver a concrete roadmap, measurable targets, transparent financing arrangements and an effective accountability mechanism to turn the commitment to triple adaptation finance into reality.Exercising concern, the civil society members at a

From Fossil Fuel to Renewable Resources Strong political will to help ensure smooth energy transition

Shahnaj Begum

Farah Kabir, Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh, is a distinguished advocate for climate justice, gender equality, human rights and sustainable development. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in the development sector, she has consistently championed people-centred approaches to

Bangladesh among 47 nations facing high climate debt distress

Shahnaj Begum, Antalya, Türkiye

Bangladesh scored 65.37, placing it among 47 of 55 climate-vulnerable countries facing high or very high climate-debt distress, according to a new global index on climate debt. The index classified Bangladesh as a “High Risk” nation, with an estimated climate

Bangladesh stresses affordable climate finance for energy transition

Shahnaj Begum, Antalya, Turkey

Bangladesh has emphasised that its ability to pursue low-carbon development, expand renewable energy and implement climate commitments will depend heavily on predictable and affordable international financing. At a press briefing on Friday, a Bangladesh delegation led by Environment, Forest and

COP31 pushes for fund in climate-resilient cities

Shahnaj Begum from Antaliya

The COP31 Presidency has stepped up efforts to turn national climate commitments into practical investments in cities and communities, focusing on energy-efficient buildings, urban resilience and green infrastructure.At a High-Level Dialogue on Urban Resilience, Adaptation and Climate Action, convened by

Bangladesh to get $30m for climate resilience

Shahnaj Begum from Antalya

The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has selected Bangladesh for up to $30 million in climate financing to strengthen coastal protection, restore mangrove forests and improve the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities.The announcement was made on Thursday at a press conference at

Dhaka seeks addl climate funding

Shahnaj Begum from Antalya, Turkyie

Bangladesh is set to pursue additional financing and technological support through international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, while pressing for predictable international public finance, particularly for adaptation and loss and damage, according to the country’s stated

Greta Thunberg links climate justice with human rights

Shahnaj Begum from Antaliya, Turkey

The Antalya sun beat down, a stark contrast to the storm brewing in Greta Thunberg’s eyes. It had been four years since she last walked into a COP conference, and the weight of that time was etched not in her

COP31 leaders secure $505mn to tackle Methane, super pollutants

Shahnaj Begum from Antaliya, Turkeya

The World leaders closed the high-level segment of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) on Thursday by mobilizing more than $505 million in new funding to curb methane and other super pollutants, even as deepening divides over grant-based adaptation

Structure agreed, funding disagreed over just transition at COP31

Shahnaj Begum from Antaliya

COP31 negotiators have broadly supported a proposed structure for a just transition mechanism, comprising a political or governing body and a separate technical arm. However, they remain divided over financial support, the creation of additional institutions and conditions attached to