Ecology and Environment

C40 cities highlight renewable energy as the most effective path to securing affordable, reliable power and reinforce the commitment to collectively halve fossil fuel use by 2030  As city leaders and national governments gather at the First Conference on Transitioning…

The world is its hottest in modern human history (circa 1500-present). Yet, fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue unabated, effectively creating an artificial blanket that retains heat.  Despite decarbonization efforts, emissions continue to rise, driven by increasing energy demand and fossil…

Planners Urge Shift from Fuel-Dependent Vehicles to Sustainable Mobility By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau)  In a decisive call for climate action and economic resilience, the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP) has urged the government to implement a radical overhaul of…

25 April 2026, Puerto Princesa City/Quezon City.  In response to the decision of the Fukuoka High Court last Thursday rejecting claims by seven victims of mercury poisoning, IPEN (a network of 676 public interest groups from 133 countries), reiterated its solidarity…

Environmental group BAN Toxics expressed deep concern over the multiple landfill-related incidents in recent months, calling them a reflection of the critical gaps in waste management practices and policies, and the ‘business-as-usual’ mindset. Citing the ongoing fire in the Navotas…

Indonesian Delegate at the Yeosu Climate Week Urges a Shift to Zero Waste as Landfill Disasters Hit the Region. Yeosu, Republic of South Korea, 23 April 2026 — As global leaders gather in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, for Climate Week,…

Our partner, Xinhua China News Agency, recently shared a series of Instagram posts highlighting China’s development. What struck me was not just the content itself, but the sense of direction behind it—a country seemingly laser-focused, with long-term objectives and a…

By Selina Sheuly (Dhaka Bureau) Global plastic pollution has escalated into a terrifying crisis. The uncontrolled use of plastic is striking at three critical levels: nature, climate, and biodiversity. Experts warn that plastic is a substance that ‘has a birth…

April 22, 2026. Quezon City. On Earth Day, member groups of the EcoWaste Coalition pushed for accountability over the Navotas landfill fire, which continues to emit hazardous smoke, posing serious health risks to families and communities.  The groups reiterated the…

By Nazrul Islam (Dhaka Bureau) We generally measure climate change through carbon emission graphs, global warming statistics, or images of melting glaciers. However, in light of recent research by climate scientist Friederike Otto, published in the British media outlet The Guardian,…