Discussion Meeting on “Environmental Crisis of Cox’s Bazar and Way Forward”
Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh have jointly organized a discussion meeting on " Environmental Crisis of Cox's Bazar and Way Forward" at the Seminar Hall of Cultural Center of Cox's Bazar Sadar on January 25, 2024 (Thursday) at 3:00 PM. Sultana Kamal, President of the advisory Committee of
Read moreRally demanding “Protection of Haor, River, and Agricultural Land”
Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Badaghat and Baradal North Union Parishad jointly organized a rally demanding "Protection of Haor, River, and Agricultural Land" on January 19, 2024 (Friday) at Sand Char adjacent to Barek Tila of Baradal North Union of Tahirpur Upazila of Sunamganj District. Sultana Kamal, president of the Advisory
Read moreWorkshop on “The Importance of Environmental Protection in Sustainable Development”
In order to increase the sense of fraternity among the organizations and people who play an effective role in protecting the environment and rivers in different parts of the country and to include field-level recommendations in the formulation of future action plans, Dhoritri Rokhhay Amra (DHORA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh jointly
Read moreRiver 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
Read moreCOP-28 Conference
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
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