Noticias sobre Bangladesh
Despite sea-level rise risks, migration to some threatened coastal areas may increase
In coming decades as coastal communities around the world are expected to encounter sea-level rise, the general expectation has been that people's migration toward the coast will slow or reverse in many places.
Global investment in mangrove regeneration could return $11.8 billion by 2040, says new report
New report from Earth Security, environmental finance specialists, shows mangrove forests are an underappreciated carbon asset that could unlock 380 million tCO2 of sequestration by 2040.
New training institute in Dhaka to improve capacity development in water and sanitation
The Dhaka Water and Sanitation Authority (DWASA) and IHE Delft will collaborate to set up a new, regional training institute in Dhaka, called the Dhaka WASA International Training and Research Institute (DITRI).
Combined flows send up to 3 billion microplastics a day into Bay of Bengal
The Ganges River – with the combined flows of the Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers – could be responsible for up to 3 billion microplastic particles entering the Bay of Bengal every day, according to new research.
Living with menstruation is more than pads and toilets
Dr Erin Hunter, lecturer in Global Health at the University of Sydney, was a key contributor to UNICEF's Guidance for Monitoring Menstrual Health and Hygiene.
Climate and ESG risks hurting 60% of developing countries’ ratings: Moody’s
By Marc Jones. Ratings agency calculates that 43% of emerging economies have a highly negative credit impact from physical climate risk such as rising seas.
UN-Habitat to improve sanitation in informal settlements worldwide
The United Nations agency focused on sustainable urbanization, UN-Habitat, has launched a new programme to improve sanitation services for people living in slums and informal settlements.
Extreme weather driven by climate change cost the world billions in 2020
Report identifies ten extreme events, influenced by climate change, that each caused $1.5 billion damage or more. Storm Ciara which struck UK and Europe in February cost $2.7 billion and killed 14 people. Floods, windstorms, tropical cyclones and fires killed thousands of people across the globe.
ADB to help prevent and control COVID-19 by strengthening WASH+H approach in projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $2 million technical assistance (TA) grant to help select developing members prevent and control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by expanding and integrating water, sanitation, hygiene, and health (WASH+H) approaches into ADB's projects.
Ben Harvey (UNHCR): “IoT can change the way humanitarian organisations monitor refugee operations”
The UN Refugee Agency is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, displaced communities and stateless people. UNHCR works with partners to provide WASH services to about 8 million refugees in 30 countries.
2020 on track to be one of three warmest years on record
Climate change continued its relentless march in 2020, which is on track to be one of the three warmest years on record.
Resilience to flooding in the delta nation
Bangladesh is used to flooding, but the 2020 monsoon season was most devastating than ever, leaving more than 25% of the country under water and displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
Future Brahmaputra River flooding as climate warms may be underestimated
Ancient tree rings open window onto a previously invisible history.
Researchers launch novel web-based tool to ensure safe drinking water in refugee camps
A new web-based tool will help aid workers ensure that water is safe to drink in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
Grantees from South Asia awarded funds to develop innovations enhancing solar irrigation
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) have awarded five organisations with funds to develop innovations for solar irrigation.
Lack of handwashing with soap puts millions at risk to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases
Although handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against infectious diseases, including COVID-19, millions of people around the world have no ready access to a place to wash their hands, UNICEF said ahead of Global Handwashing Day.
Researchers highlight new areas at risk of drinking water arsenic exposure in India
Arsenic in drinking water obtained from wells is causing massive adverse health outcomes, including premature deaths, from cancers and cardiovascular disease, in many parts of the world and particularly in the Indian subcontinent.
ADB approves $160 million loan to improve sewerage system in Khulna, Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $160 million loan to establish a sustainable and inclusive sewerage system in Khulna, Bangladesh’s third-largest city and center of south–west economic corridor.
UNHCR wins €1 million euro prize for novel water tech in refugee camps
Affordable high-tech system allowing real-time monitoring of water provision and use in refugee settlements claims prestigious European Commission innovation prize.
World Bank provides $200 million to help Bangladesh improve access to safe water and sanitation
The World Bank approved $200 million to help Bangladesh improve access to safe water and sanitation services in rural areas.