By promoting recycling and resource efficiency, the revised rules aim to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a circular economy.
The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.
Involving street vendors in the process to determine the appropriate enabling conditions would not only help the design of the policy, but can also support the emergence of simple and innovative solutions.
In a bid to boost efficiency and performance within the sector, the program will assist in the development of a climate-resilient project appraisal framework...
Testing has demonstrated that the new material significantly outperforms existing technologies in removing polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. The material’s high capacity for PFAS...
Each district will be tasked with developing a time-bound, cost-effective action plan to address illegal encroachments and pollution. This plan must be implemented through...
Despite these strides, Guterres stressed that major industrialized nations, particularly the G20, must lead in reducing fossil fuel production and consumption. “Big emitters must...
Nearly 5,000 elephants and 1,600 people have been killed in the last 15 years in clashes between elephants and humans in Sri Lanka, home to one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants, according to official figures.
Staying close to 1.5°C on the other hand preserves at least some glacier ice in all regions, even Scandinavia, with 20-30 per cent remaining in the four most sensitive regions; and 40-45 per cent in the Himalayas and Caucuses; stressing the growing urgency of the 1.5°C temperature goal and rapid decarbonization to achieve it.
Through the KCC framework, farmers benefit from revolving credit facilities for up to five years. This flexible structure allows them to draw and repay funds as per their seasonal requirements without having to reapply for loans each season.
Nearly 5,000 elephants and 1,600 people have been killed in the last 15 years in clashes between elephants and humans in Sri Lanka, home to one of the largest remaining populations of Asian elephants, according to official figures.
Staying close to 1.5°C on the other hand preserves at least some glacier ice in all regions, even Scandinavia, with 20-30 per cent remaining in the four most sensitive regions; and 40-45 per cent in the Himalayas and Caucuses; stressing the growing urgency of the 1.5°C temperature goal and rapid decarbonization to achieve it.