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British Council introduces ‘GREAT Talk’ on climate change in Bangladesh
Source: Dhaka Tribune
Date: 31 Aug 2023
The British Council has launched the inaugural “GREAT Talk” sessions in Bangladesh, a part of the UK government’s GREAT Campaign to promote the UK globally. The series, which began in India and concluded in Bangladesh, features UK professionals from various fields, focusing on climate change and sustainability. Professor Alison Greig from Anglia Ruskin University spoke about climate change’s impact and ways to prepare the younger generation for the challenges they’ll face. The discussions are particularly relevant for South Asia, including Bangladesh, which is grappling with the climate crisis. The British Council plans to collaborate with Bangladesh on “greening education.”
Hope in the fight against climate change
Source: Kuensel Online
Date: 4 Sep 2023
In the Eastern Himalayas, a region marred by climate-related crises, Bhutan emerges as a beacon of hope. Partnering with neighboring nations like India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, Bhutan is leading a transformative initiative spurred by the G20 Presidency in New Delhi. The goal is ambitious: raise $1 billion, plant one billion trees, and safeguard one million hectares of land. Beyond these figures, the initiative aims to spotlight the Eastern Himalayan ecosystem on the global conservation agenda, recognizing its connection to one billion people’s well-being. Bhutan’s commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality is now poised to inspire global climate action as it grapples with the urgency of our time.
Can tourism positively impact climate change in the Indian Ocean?
Source: National Geographic
Date: 2 Sep 2023
Rising sea levels are threatening Indian Ocean beaches, with levels increasing faster here than in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Global sea levels have risen about 10cm in the past 30 years, primarily due to melting polar ice and ‘thermal expansion,’ where warming water expands in volume. Coral reefs act as natural coastal barriers, but they face bleaching due to warming seas. Efforts to protect and restore corals are underway, such as coral propagation initiatives. Tourism, a significant contributor to the region’s economy, also seeks sustainability with stricter regulations, wastewater treatment, and bans on single-use plastics. Grassroots organizations promote sustainable tourism practices.
