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2 years ago

Bangladesh Fintech Forum

HOW BANGLADESH IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Following the global financial crisis of 2009, there was a rising realisation that the financial sector needed to remain grounded and go beyond short-termism. It must be stable, resilient, and sustainable in the long run. It must also facilitate a country’s transition to a low-carbon green economy in the face

2 years ago

Green Thinking

A Just Transition: Training for the Green Energy Revolution

More than a century ago, fossil fuels provided power to our cities, transformed transportation and spawned new professions ranging from oil drilling to electromechanical engineering. This age was a watershed moment in human history, enabling enormous economic expansion and technical improvement. However, the fossil fuels that drove this advancement also

2 years ago

Green Thinking

Global Warming and the 1.5°C Target: Why Leadership Matters

Global warming, meaning the long-term rise in the Earth’s average temperature, is one of the most urgent challenges of the twenty-first century. As scientists continue to deliver concerning facts on the rising rate of climate change, the world has reached a critical point. The choice is clear: act now or

2 years ago

Economics

Carbon Commerce: Bangladesh’s Hidden Asset in the Climate Economy

Changes in the Earth’s climate and the impact of human intervention that has driven this outcome are undeniable. Since the Industrial Revolution, the average yearly temperature has risen by little more than one degree Celsius. Between 1880, when accurate record-keeping began, and 1980, it climbed by 0.07 degrees Celsius (0.13

2 years ago

Green Thinking

Emergence of Distributed Social Enterprises for Inclusive Development

When the market and state both fail to clear the demand for certain services and products, the intervention of civil society organisations and social enterprises becomes inevitable. Whether such enterprises will indeed emerge depends upon the ability of local disadvantaged communities to articulate their unmet needs into some form of

3 years ago

Fresh Thoughts

Boho Bliss: Crafting Comfort, Creativity, and Connection at Home

Bohemian home decor is a popular trend that has been around for decades. It is a style that embraces creativity, individuality, and comfort. It also encourages us to surround ourselves with things we love and bring us joy. The root of this enduring trend lies in the artistic and unconventional

3 years ago

Green Thinking

The Rise of Sustainable Luxury

“Creating a strong business and building a better world are not conflicting goals — they are both essential ingredients for long-term success.” -William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company Are you familiar with the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia? This brand made news in 2011 when it officially

3 years ago

Green Thinking

COP28: A Step Forward or Greenwashing Mirage?

Do you recall the Oscar -winning speech of Leonardo Di Caprio? The one where he said, “Climate change is real. It is happening right now; it is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating.” While Earth’s climate has changed

3 years ago

Green Thinking

Seaweed-Based Livestock Feed: A Promising Solution to Reduce Methane Emissions

Across the globe, approximately 1.3 billion people depend on livestock for their livelihood, making up 40% of the total agricultural output’s value. At the same time, 1.5 billion cows are raised annually for meat, and there is a significant need to enhance the productivity of livestock production to alleviate economic

3 years ago

Business Impact on Environment Pollution

Climate Technology & us

The world is critical, with the convergence of climate change and technology igniting a fierce worldwide debate. This relevance was emphasised in 2015 with the historic Paris Climate Agreement, a collective pledge by world leaders to tackle the looming menace of global warming to keep temperature rise to a manageable

3 years ago

Green Thinking

Green Steel: The Future of Sustainable Steel Production

In a world that is becoming increasingly concerned about sustainable solutions, an industry is flourishing at an unprecedented rate. The sector, the global green steel industry, has an expected CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 125.1% over the forecast period 2023-2030. Steel is essential to daily life – from the

3 years ago

Economics

From Profit to Purpose: The Rise of Green Bonds in Sustainable Investing

Sustainable investment has grown in popularity in recent years, with investors preferring to engage in ecologically and socially responsible businesses. Investors may accomplish this by purchasing green bonds and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) bonds, which fund projects with responsible and sustainable goals. Green bonds are specially designed to raise funding

3 years ago

Business Impact on Environment Pollution

Reducing Carbon Footprint in Business Operations and Supply Chains

It has long been a common knowledge that our world is grappling with the devastating effects of climate change. This includes outcomes like increased temperatures, rising sea levels, and frequent extreme weather events. These effects of climate change have profound impacts on both our ecosystems and people around the world.

4 years ago

Expert Series (Interviews of Industry Experts & Guest Writer)

Greenwashing is happening and lots of big brands are confusing us with deceiving claims

BBF: Could you please tell me about the company you are leading? Tanvir Ahmed: Our journey started in 2019 with the launch of ClaRose, a natural face care range offering a highly efficacious product range due to the unique combination of ingredients. We found a need gap for a face

4 years ago

Business Impact on Environment Pollution

Not-so-global warming: why brands need to look local for global impact

This July, Europe has been a tale of two halves. As the UK breached 40 degrees Celsius for the first time and France suffered a ‘heat apocalypse’, much of Russia was experiencing temperatures 10 degrees below the annual average. In the Middle East, Yemen and Iran have suffered deadly floods

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HOW BANGLADESH IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR A GREENER FUTURE

A Just Transition: Training for the Green Energy Revolution

Global Warming and the 1.5°C Target: Why Leadership Matters

Carbon Commerce: Bangladesh’s Hidden Asset in the Climate Economy

Boho Bliss: Crafting Comfort, Creativity, and Connection at Home

The Rise of Sustainable Luxury

COP28: A Step Forward or Greenwashing Mirage?

Seaweed-Based Livestock Feed: A Promising Solution to Reduce Methane Emissions

Climate Technology & us

Green Steel: The Future of Sustainable Steel Production

From Profit to Purpose: The Rise of Green Bonds in Sustainable Investing

Reducing Carbon Footprint in Business Operations and Supply Chains

Greenwashing is happening and lots of big brands are confusing us with deceiving claims

Not-so-global warming: why brands need to look local for global impact

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