🇧🇩 Save the Rivers/Forests/Hills-----Save the Environment

[Saif]

Bangladesh seeks climate justice: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said Bangladesh seeks climate justice since it suffers from the impacts of climate change. “Bangladesh suffers from the impacts of climate change although it is one of the least responsible countries to the climate chan

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

Bangladesh seeks climate justice: Rizwana
Published :
Oct 15, 2024 22:00
Updated :
Oct 15, 2024 22:15

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said Bangladesh seeks climate justice since it suffers from the impacts of climate change.

“Bangladesh suffers from the impacts of climate change although it is one of the least responsible countries to the climate change,” he said.

Regarding climate change support, she said when the country expects more financial support from developed nations, it has received very little. How much funding would be required to protect coastal districts and small island nations, she questioned.

The environment adviser made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a function titled "Youth and Climate Change in the Commonwealth," at the Westin Hotel in the city’s Gulshan area.

The event was hosted by the Australian High Commission, in collaboration with Commonwealth Missions in Bangladesh, BSS reports.

Mentioning that Bangladesh’s youth are at the forefront of climate action, she said their passion and innovation as vital to overcoming climate change challenges.

Rizwana stressed the importance of rejecting fossil fuels to secure the future for children.
Platforms like the Commonwealth, she said, can empower young people to take meaningful actions for a sustainable future.

Speaking at the event, Australian Acting High Commissioner in Dhaka Nardia Simpson reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s climate efforts through youth programs and capacity-building initiatives.

She emphasised the need for empowering students in these efforts.

High Commissioner of Maldives to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed also spoke at the gathering.

The event brought together diplomats, climate activists, youth representatives, and government officials to discuss how Commonwealth countries can collaborate to promote youth leadership in climate initiatives.​

 

[Saif]

Encountering sea-level rise for survival

Sea-level rise, the most potentially threatening fallout of climate change, appears to be almost around the corner as studies conducted at home and abroad suggest that what was believed to be a slow-onset disaster is, in reality, not so. Often referred to as "ground zero for climate change," Bangl

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

Encountering sea-level rise for survival
Wasi Ahmed
Published :
Oct 15, 2024 23:00
Updated :
Oct 15, 2024 23:00

Sea-level rise, the most potentially threatening fallout of climate change, appears to be almost around the corner as studies conducted at home and abroad suggest that what was believed to be a slow-onset disaster is, in reality, not so.

Often referred to as "ground zero for climate change," Bangladesh ranked ninth in the 2023 Global Climate Risk Index, and for many Bangladeshis, particularly the rural communities in low-lying coastal areas, those risks are already unmanageable. Riverbank erosion displaces 50,000 to 200,000 people here each year. The rise of sea levels in coastal areas is prompting people to migrate into cities. Climate migrants are subjected to poor living conditions, contributing to higher levels of poor health, food insecurity, and national poverty.

The recent study by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has reported that by 2050, some 17 per cent of Bangladesh's territory will be submerged by rising sea levels, resulting in a loss of 30 per cent of its agricultural land. This will compel coastal communities to migrate to cities, where they are likely to be subjected to poor living conditions and unemployment. The ILO's 'Regional Companion Report for Asia and the Pacific of the World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal Social Protection for Climate Action and a Just Transition' published last week also highlighted that Asia-Pacific region achieved social protection milestone in 2023 with over half or 53.6 per cent of its population covered by at least one social protection benefit. However, social protection systems in the region face both recurrent and new transformative challenges and require significant strengthening, if these are to effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change on populations in the region.

The report says that despite a rise in social protection, some 2.1 billion people in the Asia-Pacific region remain unprotected against various lifecycle and socio-economic risks, and progress in extending social protection has been uneven. As regards Bangladesh, the ILO Country Director Tuomo Poutiainen said, "As the effects of climate change are increasingly felt in Bangladesh, social protection gains greater importance for building resilience in the face of flooding, heat waves, and other natural disasters." Properly designed and funded effective social protection systems can greatly reduce the adverse impacts of climate change, facilitate just transition, and provide income protection for those impacted, he added.

The impacts of sea-level rise were also assessed through a study titled "Impacts of Projected Sea Level Rise on Water, Agriculture and Infrastructure Sectors of the Coastal Region" conducted by the Department of Environment (DoE) Bangladesh. The study projected the sea-level rise along the coastal belt of Bangladesh for 2030, 2050, 2070, and 2100, and assessed its impact on various sectors. It found that sea level rise induced flooding would cover 12.34 per cent to 17.95 per cent of areas of the coastal zone by 2100. The inundation will affect Bagerhat, Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Chandpur, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Gopalganj, Jashore, Jhalakathi, Khulna, Laxmipur, Narail, Noakhali, Patuakhali, Pirojpur, Satkhira, and Shariatpur, the study found. The study noted that "In almost all future scenarios, Jhalakathi, Pirojpur, and Barishal will be most inundated, as most of them do not have a comprehensive flood protection system. The areas flooded are mostly inner coastal areas that are not protected by polders or embankments."

The average annual sea-level rise for the Ganges tidal flood plain, the Meghna estuarine flood plain, and the Chattogram coastal plain is found to vary from 3.6mm to 4.5mm, 3.7mm to 4.1mm, and 3.1mm to 3.7mm between 1993 and 2019. "Due to the present rates of local sea-level rise, more than 1 million people may be displaced," the study sated.

The study found that salinity levels will rise further inland. "The higher the sea level rise (SLR), the higher the salinity in the coastal areas. This will affect mostly the south-central region heavily and reduce these regions' agricultural productivity." The study also found that sea-level rise-induced flooding will cause a 5.8 to 9.1 per cent loss in Aman crop production. Barishal, Patuakhali, Jhalakathi, and Pirojpur districts are identified as the most vulnerable and affected areas where most damages will occur. Some coastal regions had been saved from flooding by the existence of polders and embankments.

The study predicted that annual rainfall in coastal regions would be 5.0 per cent to 16 per cent higher between 2050 and 2080. The temperature may increase by 1.4 degrees to 2.7 degrees celsius in the 2080s.The study suggested establishing automated tidal and surge gauges to regularly monitor sea-level rise.

The link between climate change, economic instability, food insecurity, and unmanageable urban migration makes Bangladesh's economy weak and vulnerable that only long-term planning can be expected to address. The country is not prepared for the spillover effects caused by climate change. The lack of resources and ineffective governance will hinder its capacity to respond effectively to climate change. It is high time the government instituted a high level taskforce to chart future course of action. This may also involve interactions with other vulnerable countries in order that exchange of ideas is facilitated in confronting the calamity lurking so close.​

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Excellent thread. I head few companies as the head account finance. One of the company is in the business of construction and leasing of housing property. I decided to do plantation on big scale and planted over 9000 trees in an area of 20 acres of land. Township has turned into a lush green resort with 4 high density Miawaki forest. People visit the place for enjoyment and getting fresh air and enjoy a feeling of jungle. I have developed a herbal garden, flowere trees on both the side of road, fruit trees, timber trees and other native trees. We have planted over 65 varieties of trees.I shall share the photos.

 

[Saif]

Excellent thread. I head few companies as the head account finance. One of the company is in the business of construction and leasing of housing property. I decided to do plantation on big scale and planted over 9000 trees in an area of 20 acres of land. Township has turned into a lush green resort with 4 high density Miawaki forest. People visit the place for enjoyment and getting fresh air and enjoy a feeling of jungle. I have developed a herbal garden, flowere trees on both the side of road, fruit trees, timber trees and other native trees. We have planted over 65 varieties of trees.I shall share the photos.

Waiting for the photos.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Please have a look at the photos. These are old trees. I have asked our guys to send Photos. Shall post here soon.