River Talkie 10: Political Stability for Environmental Protection
River Talkie 10: Political Stability for Environmental Protection Waterkeepers Bangladesh organized the tenth river talkie on “Political Stability for Environmental Protection” at Jhauchor, Keraniganj, Dhaka at the bank of Buriganga River on 27th December 2023 as part of its advocacy process. Sharif Jamil, Coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh, acted as the
Read moreGlobal Day of Action for Climate Justice
We are witnessing the crisis of the long-standing culture of injustice, discrimination, and oppression around the world more acutely. Additionally, the climate crisis is destroying the Earth's ecology. Those who already endure poverty, discrimination, and exploitation are more vulnerable to the climate crisis and are least able to cope with
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Tendency of the global community toward greener fuel-based transportation The global community is emphasizing green energy in managing renewable energy-based transport by reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Multilevel action, urbanization, environmental enrichment, and communication sector were given importance in the discussion of the 7th day of the United Nations Climate
Read moreLiaison and Lobbying Meeting with Political Parties
Date: 12 and 14 November, 2023 Place: Segun Restaurant, Segunbagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh The liaison and lobbying meeting is one of the important activities of the project. The objectives of the meeting are: To convince political leaders and manifesto preparation committees to include citizens' issues in their manifestos and pledges. To
Read moreCOP 28 in Dubai on December 5, 2023
“We need adequate climate finance now for a rapid, just, and equitable transition to 100% renewable energy. Fossil gas will never be the solution to energy transition. End fossil fuels fast and forever.” – Sharif Jamil, Coordinator, Waterkeepers Bangladesh
Read moreActivists at COP28 call on Japan to end financing fossil fuels
Community activists speak out against harm caused by Japanese-financed fossil fuel projects. December 4, Dubai, UAE Civil society groups including Waterkeepers Bangladesh, Friends of the Earth Japan, APMDD, Youth for Climate Hope, Oil Change International, Port Arthur Community Action Network, Solutions for Climate Australia, and 350.org staged a demonstration during
Read moreClimate Justice Assembly – 2023
Waterkeepers Bangladesh Initiated two-days-long Climate Justice Assembly commenced with a massive procession on November 17 at 9 a.m. On the first day, the opening ceremony began at 10 o'clock in the morning, chaired by Sultana Kamal, a prominent human rights activist and the convener of the assembly convening committee, along
Read moreBPI & Waterkeepers Bangladesh: Aiding Cyclone ‘Hamun’ Survivors in Cox’s Bazar.
On November 15, 2023 (Wednesday), Blue Planet Initiative (BPI) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh jointly distributed food items to 50 families affected by Cyclone Hamun in wards 1, 2 and 3 of Kalamarchhara Union of Maheshkhali Upazila of Cox's Bazar. Due to the natural calamity “Hamun” there has been a humanitarian disaster
Read more১৯৭০ সালের ঘুর্ণিঝড়ে ক্ষতিগ্রস্থদের স্বরণে মানববন্ধন, দোয়া ও মোমবাতি প্রজ্বলন
১৯৭০ সালের ঘুর্ণিঝড়ে ক্ষতিগ্রস্থদের স্বরণে মানববন্ধন, দোয়া ও মোমবাতি প্রজ্বলন ১২ নভেম্বর, ২০২৩ On Wednesday, November 12, 2023, at 3 p.m., Waterkeepers Bangladesh, Kuakata Boys Club, and Tourist Police, Kuakata organized a program of remembrance, prayer, and candlelight vigil to commemorate the victims of the catastrophic cyclone of November 12,
Read moreKhwai River Waterkeeper and BAPA Representatives visit industrial pollution sites
On Wednesday, November 7, 2023, a group of representatives from Khwai River Waterkeeper and BAPA visited various industrial pollution sites in Madhabpur Upazila of Habiganj. This was followed by a street gathering shortly after the visit. During the visit, the team heard about the suffering of the local community due
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