COP29

CA speaking at the COP29 on 13 Nov. Photo: CAO
Bangladesh

Chief adviser for 'zero carbon'-based lifestyle to save planet

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is taking place from 11-22 November

A general view during the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations climate change conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan November 12, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
Climate Change

COP29: Why are countries fighting over climate finance?

Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

CA to address World Leaders Action Summit at COP29 today

CA speaking at a side event at the COP29 in Azerbaijan capital Baku on 12 Nov. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

'A farmer can be an entrepreneur with access to credit': CA

A drone view shows forest fire devastation amid smoke in the Amazon, in Labrea, Amazonas state, Brazil September 6, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Bruno Kelly/File Phot
Climate Change

Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024: report

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus speaks at a discussion on ‘Access to Finance for Small-Scale Farmers’ in Baku, Azerbaijan on 12 November. Photo: TBS
Climate Change

Changing people's habits essential to combat effects of climate change: Yunus

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks during a plenary session at the COP29 UN Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on 12 November 2024. Photo: AFP
Climate Change

'Pay up or humanity will pay the price', Guterres warns world leaders at COP29 climate summit

The conference, running from November 11-22, is expected to focus on the urgent need for funding to combat the intensifying climate crisis marked by record-breaking heatwaves, floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events. Photo: AP
Climate Change

COP29: Bangladesh to advocate for action, increased financial commitments

Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus addresses the members of the National Defence Course and Armed Forces War Course of the National Defence College during an event at his office in Tejgaon, Dhaka on Sunday, 3 November, 2024. Photo: PID
Climate Change

Bangladesh willing to work with 'Climate Club' to catalyse int'l cooperation: CA

Bangladesh Ambassador to Turkey Amanul Haq, among others, was present at the airport to receive Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus upon his arrival at 5:15pm (Baku time). Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

CA Yunus to address World Leaders Action Summit at COP29 tomorrow

Photo: Courtesy
Environment

South Asian CSOs demand decarbonisation through ending fossil fuel commitment

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus attended a coordination meeting with Bangladesh delegation at a hotel in Baku. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

COP29: CA Yunus urges increased focus on climate crisis

People visit the Turkey's pavilion at the Green Zone, near the venue of the United Nations climate change conference COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 11, 2024. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Climate Change

Trump worries and leader absences cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku