News Category: Environment and Climate Change
Capacity Building Training Workshop for the YPSA–SMART Project Staff held
The YPSA–SMART Project (Sub Sector: Plastic Recycling) successfully organized a Staff Capacity Building Training Program on 24 January 2025, bringing together around 50 project staff members to strengthen their technical…
YPSA and TBS Roundtable: Addressing the Climate-Induced Child Labour Crisis
YPSA and The Business Standard jointly organized a roundtable discussion to address the growing crisis of climate-induced migration and its impact on vulnerable populations. The full discussion, titled “Climate Displacement…
World Bank and PKSF Delegation Visits Chattogram City Corporation Area under YPSA-SMART Project
A delegation from the World Bank and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) conducted a field visit on 15 January 2026 under the SMART (Sustainable Market Access and Recycling Transformation) Project in…
“Collective Action Needed for a Livable World”: CCC Mayor Joins YPSA Beach Cleaning Campaign in Cox’s Bazar
COX’S BAZAR | Jan 10, 2026 — Marking a significant step toward environmental conservation, Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain headlined a massive beach cleaning campaign today. Speaking…
Revolutionizing Fisheries: YPSA Launches “SMART” Pisciculture Sub-Project for Green Growth through RECP
In a significant move toward sustainable aquaculture, organization for sustainable development Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) has unveiled a comprehensive sub-project titled “Adopting Technologies and Practices for Resilient Green…
Climate-displaced families and children in hazardous labour must be rehabilitated locally to reduce urban pressure: YPSA Roundtable
People displaced by climate change and natural disasters, including children involved in hazardous labour, should be rehabilitated and supported in their areas of origin rather than being forced to migrate…
Youth Champions of the Environment 2025: Six Youth Volunteers Showcase Impactful Environmental Solutions
The Youth Champions of the Environment – 2025 event was successfully held on November 25, 2025, at Radisson Blu Chattogram. The program was an inspiring initiative of the Plastic Waste…
Dr. Arif talks about Loss and Damage and Climate Justice at COP30 Press Conference
COP30 Fellow and Founder and Chief Executive of YPSA, Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman, delivered his speech on Loss and Damage and Climate Justice for Bangladesh at the COP30 Press…
Climate loans are drowning the vulnerable: New index exposes a global debt trap
New analysis released at COP30 shows vulnerable countries are spiralling into climate-driven debt as loans dominate global finance. Experts warn nations now repay more than they receive for climate action…
Climate Debt Risk Index 2025: Loan-heavy climate finance is pushing frontline nations toward a debt trap, new analysis warns
Belém, 15 November 2025: Change Initiative today disseminated the Climate Debt Risk Index 2025 (CDRI’25) jointly with Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), finding that loan-dominant climate finance, slow cash…
Afra Nawar Rahman on Inclusive Climate Solutions at COP30: A Global South Perspective
Afra Nawar Rahman, Youth Coordinator at YPSA shares powerful insights and ideas from her participation as an invited speaker at a high-level side event during the UN Climate Change Conference…
YPSA to Represent Bangladesh for Loss & Damage Justice and Inclusion at Global Climate Conference COP30
A three-member delegation from YPSA has departed for Belém, Brazil, to participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). The delegation is led by Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman,…
A Closeout Workshop: “People’s Adaptation Plans for Inclusive Climate Smart Cities” Project
A closing workshop and experience-sharing event for the project, “People’s Adaptation Plans for Inclusive Climate Smart Cities,” a joint initiative of YPSA and Save the Children, was held on September…
From Scarcity to Sustainability: A Microgreens Story from Rohingya Camp
Tray-based microgreens cultivation is an innovative and highly effective agricultural technique, particularly in environments with limited space and resources, such as the Rohingya Camp-21 in Chakmarkul, Cox’s Bazar. The YPSA–YHCRCCAC…
Climate Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan Highlights Need for Global Solidarity and Knowledge-Based Initiatives
As part of the ‘Climate Action at Local Level’ (CALL) program, in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland, an event titled ‘Biophilia: Reconnecting People, Climate, and Culture’ was held on…
Director (KM4D) visits YPSA-RHL project activities in Ramu
August 27, 2025, Wednesday, Mr. Mohammad Shahjahan, Director, KM4D, YPSA and Mr. Mohammad Harun, Focal Parson, YPSA Cox’s Bazar visited various activities of the “Resilient Homestead & Livelihood Support to…
Life Insurance Support Extended to Family of Late Plastic Waste Pickers
A milestone for waste pickers’ social protection under YPSA’s Plastic Waste Management Project. On August 7, a brief ceremony was held at the head office of Chattogram City Corporation (CCC),…
YPSA Shines at ICECA 2025: Driving Climate Action and Urban Resilience
The International Conference on Environment and Climate Action (ICECA) 2025, held on 01–02 August 2025 in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was organized by the Asian University for Women (AUW). The two-day international…
MET Club Inaugurated at Firoz Shah Girls’ School in Chattogram
On July 22, 2025, the second MET Club of Bangladesh was inaugurated at Firoz Shah City Corporation Girls’ High School, located in the North Pahartali Ward under Chattogram City Corporation….
Bangladesh’s First Weather Club Inaugurated in Banshkhali
Bangladesh’s first weather club was inaugurated at Banigram Sadhanpur High School in Banshkhali on May 19, 2025. Simultaneously, a colorful rally and tree planting program were held to mark World…