To address this pressing issue, a national NGO CCDB, dedicated to accelerating innovation, knowledge dissemination, and capacity development related to climate change, has introduced a groundbreaking solution.
The Drinking Water Crisis in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, 3.3 million people lack access to clean water, and over 1,000 children under five die annually from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water quality. The latest Joint Monitoring Program (JMP) Report of 2022 indicates that only 59.11% of Bangladesh's population has access to safely managed water, with just 14.94% under piped water supply – 2.9% of which are in the poorest quintile.
Water contamination is a significant concern, with 86% of the poorest households showing E. coli contamination and 16.7% of the population consuming arsenic-contaminated water. In the coastal areas, salinity intrusion has made much of the available water undrinkable, putting over 20 million people at risk. Climate change is expected to worsen this issue by increasing river salinity significantly by 2050, leading to acute water shortages in the southwest coastal regions.
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Debt Liabilities Major Challenge Of Energy Sector
Bangladesh’s energy and power sector is on the verge of collapse due to mismanagement, poor governance, and misappropriation of money. Huge debt liabilities have created overburden.
LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW-LOOK POWER AND ENERGY POLICY
For years energy experts had urged the now-ousted government of Sheikh Hasina to fix some grave wrongs committed in the power and energy sector. They were particularly critical of a black law passed in 2010 for quick power and energy generation bypassing any tenders.
Experts Meet as Final Global Plastic Treaty Talks Near
With months until crunch talks on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution, experts are meeting in Bangkok to discuss financing options and problematic plastics.
Environmental Activists Block Cruise Ship Arriving in Amsterdam
Environmental activists tied themselves to a lock recently at the Port of Amsterdam to prevent the arrival of a cruise ship, according to the port and the climate group.
ADB to Help Bangladesh in Low-Cost River Cleaning Projects: Rizwana
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, advisor for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, recently said the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will assist Bangladesh in implementing low-cost river-cleaning projects in important rivers, particularly Buriganga, Turag, and Balu.
Combining Climate Measures Key to Slashing Emissions: Study
Amajor new study published recently on the effectiveness of climate measures such as taxes or subsidies in reducing greenhouse gases has found standalone measures fail to make a big difference.
Environment Adviser Urges Doubling of $100b for Climate Financing
Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser on Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, has called for doubling the US$100 billion in climate financing to address the growing needs for environmental conservation.
Australia Approves US$13.5b Project to Export Solar Power to Singapore
Australia said on Aug 21 it had given the go-ahead for a A$20 billion (US$13.5 billion) solar project that plans to ship energy from a giant solar farm in the country's north to Singapore through a 4,300km undersea cable.
ABB Delivers Automation Solutions for 10GW of Renewables in India
ABB has delivered an automation solution for 10 GW of renewable energy plants in India. Starting with a 100-MW project about seven years ago, the company has reached the 10 GW milestone with more than 300 renewable energy projects across the country using its Internet of Things (IoT)-based PLC solution.
Summit Reviewing Cross-Border Power Deals after India Rule Change
Bangladesh's Summit Group plans to renegotiate preliminary deals to import renewable power from India after a recent rule change by New Delhi allowed generators that exclusively export their electricity to sell locally, the utility's chairman said.
