Dhaka on the Brink: Enact Nature’s Rights and Natural Right Led Governance to Halt 7x Urban Growth, 60% Waterbody Loss, and 5°C Heat Rise. Change Initiative’s new report, “Dhaka Without Nature? Rethinking Natural Rights Led Urban Sustainability” reveals that between 1980 and

🌿 World Nature Conservation Day 2025 Dhaka is on the brink. This World Nature Conservation Day, we raise an urgent call: recognize nature’s rights to protect the soul of our cities. Our new report, “Dhaka Without Nature? Rethinking Natural Rights-Led Urban Sustainability,”

We are happy to share that Change Initiative played a key role in the Stakeholders Consultation on the report “Strengthening Resilience and Social Protection for Climate-Induced Internal Migrants.” This study was led by our Former Head of Research, Estiaque Bari, and Research

Change Initiative’s latest report, “Dhaka Without Nature? Rethinking Natural Rights Led Urban Sustainability,” reveals a 7x increase in built-up areas, a 5°C rise in surface temperature, and the disappearance of 60% of the city’s waterbodies over the past four decades. This is

Tigers are not just endangered species - they are rightful members of our shared ecosystems. Recognizing their natural rights means protecting their habitats, respecting indigenous stewardship, and restoring ecological balance. On this International Tiger Day, we reaffirm that

🌊 60% of Dhaka’s Waterbodies Have Vanished Once a city of rivers, ponds, and wetlands - today, Dhaka stands at the edge of a water collapse. 🧭 In just 44 years, waterbody coverage dropped from 12.3% to just 4.8%. 📉 In DNCC, the east and west lost most of their wetlands.

The World Court Has Spoken: Every State Has Climate Duties The International Court of Justice (ICJ) the principal judicial organ of the United Nations has issued a groundbreaking 2025 Advisory Opinion affirming that all States have binding obligations under international law to

🔥 Dhaka’s Land Surface Temperature Has Risen by 3-5°C in Just Three Decades Once a city where evenings felt soft and breezy, Dhaka has now turned into a suffocating heat chamber. 🌡️ In 1990, 38.3% of the city stayed below 26°C. By 2024, no Thana remains under 26°C. 📉 Areas

One Year Since the July Uprise: A Time to Listen, Remember, and Act On this solemn and powerful anniversary, Change Initiative extends deep respect and solidarity to the thousands of students, kids and young people and who, in July 2024, stood with unmatched courage to demand

🌳 Dhaka Has Lost Half of Its Tree Cover in Four Decades Once a city where leafy streets offered shade and fresh air, Dhaka is now turning into a concrete desert. 📉 Since 1980, the city’s total tree cover has shrunk by 50%, leaving vast neighborhoods exposed to heat and

🔥 Dhaka’s Land Surface Temperature Has Risen by 3-5°C in Just Three Decades Once a city where evenings felt soft and breezy, Dhaka has now turned into a suffocating heat chamber. 🌡️ In 1990, 38.3% of the city stayed below 26°C. By 2024, no Thana remains under 26°C. 📉 Areas

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Indigenous peoples are the ancestral custodians of rivers, forests, and lands - safeguarding them as living relatives with inherent and inalienable rights. Their stewardship is rooted in reciprocity, respect, and the

The July issue of Nature Insights is here! 🌊 Published by Change Initiative, this edition dives deep into aquatic ecosystems - exploring the challenges they face and the solutions that can safeguard our blue planet. 📖 Read, reflect, and share your thoughts:

Building transport systems that stand strong against climate change and serve everyone equally - that’s the focus of the transformative Masterclass now underway in Gazipur. Hosted by the Global Center on Adaptation with support from the Government of Canada, and with Change

On this International Youth Day, we celebrate a generation that refuses to stay silent. From the victory of the July Uprising to the fight for climate justice, they lead with vision and courage. They connect people to nature, stand for equity, and protect the well-being of all.

🏙️ Dhaka’s Built-up Area Has Surged Sevenfold In just four decades, built-up coverage has surged 7x, consuming open land, trees, and wetlands at an unprecedented pace. 📈 Between 1980 and 2024, built-up coverage expanded from 6.8% to 48.9% — growing by nearly 1% every year and

One year on - what has changed for our rivers and air? In the past year, Bangladesh has faced continued challenges in protecting its rivers and improving air quality. Some planned projects have stalled, and opportunities for international environmental funding remain untapped -

জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনের অন্যতম ঝুঁকিতে রয়েছে বাংলাদেশ। চেঞ্জ ইনিশিয়েটিভের প্রধান নির্বাহী এবং আন্তর্জাতিক জলবায়ু অর্থনীতি বিশ্লেষক এম জাকির হোসেন খান বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিনকে বলেন, বাংলাদেশ অধিক জনসংখ্যার ভারে জর্জরিত একটি নিম্নভূমি দেশ। সমুদ্রপৃষ্ঠের উচ্চতা বৃদ্ধির প্রভাব এখানে দ্রুত