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  Author: Kazy Mohammad Iqbal Hossain, South Asia Sustainability Manager, Lindex HK Ltd. Image: Camaramadrid Key Words: Sustainability, CSRD reporting, ESRS, Readymade Garments Factory, Bangladesh, Environment and Social Responsibility The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a significant piece of legislation introduced by the European Union (EU) aimed at enhancing and standardizing sustainability reporting across various industries. For the fashion industry, which has a sprawling and often opaque supply chain, the CSRD represents both a challenge and an opportunity. This … Continue reading “From Policy to Practice: The CSRD Mandate and Bangladesh’s Garment Industry”

  Author: Md. Jubaer Rashid, Country Representative, ICLEI South Asia, jubaer.rashid@iclei.org Image: Md. Jubaer Rashid Key Words: Food Security, Urban Agriculture, Food Distribution, Urban Food Systems, Urban Farmers Introduction As Bangladesh experiences rapid urbanization, ensuring sustainable and resilient food systems in its cities has become a critical challenge. Urban food systems encompass the entire food chain from production and distribution to consumption and waste management within urban areas. These systems include not only the physical processes and infrastructure involved in growing, processing … Continue reading “Rethinking Urban Food Systems in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities”

  Author: Tanveer Ahmed, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Ongoing), Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh. Contact: aseerahsan37@gmail.com Image: Bayejid Mahbub Khondker, Junaid Hasan Pranto, City Syntax, Via Arc Daily Key Words: Green Infrastructure, Sustainable Development, Ecosystem Services, Climate Resilience, Bangladesh Background In the pursuit of sustainable development, the concept of green infrastructure has emerged as a cornerstone, emphasizing the integration of natural components into built environments to enhance environmental quality and … Continue reading “The Green Heart of Development: Is Bangladesh Pioneering Ecosystem Services in Development?”

  Author: Fahim Shahriar Pranto, Junior Consultant, Sustainedge, shahriar.sustainedgebd@gmail.com Image: The Business Standard Key Words: Rajshahi City, Climate Change Impacts, Climate Resilience, Heat Waves, Public Health Introduction Rajshahi City, a lively hub in the northwestern region of Bangladesh, plays a significant role in regional governance. It hosts educational institutions, a medical college and government offices that provide essential services to the surrounding districts. Presently, the city is undergoing a transformative phase of development, marked by numerous initiatives led by the … Continue reading “Journey Through Climate Change: Rajshahi City’s Transformation”

  Author: Md. Jubaer Rashid, Country Representative, ICLEI South Asia, jubaer.rashid@iclei.org Image: Md. Jubaer Rashid Key Words: Urban Development, Climate Change, Climate Resilience, Land Use Planning, Sustainability Introduction In the dynamic landscape of urbanization, a transformative shift in development discourse is evident. Traditional urban development, synonymous with economic growth and infrastructural progress, is evolving into a paradigm that seamlessly integrates climate considerations into urban evolution. At the crossroads of these paths, delving deeper into distinctions between conventional urban development and … Continue reading “Minimizing the Conceptual Gap between Urban Development Planning and Climate-Inclusive Urban Development Planning”

  Author: Md. Jubaer Rashid, Country Representative, ICLEI South Asia, jubaer.rashid@iclei.org Image: Sustainedge Key Words: Public Spaces, Climate Resilience, Urban Development, Urban Landscape, Climate-Resilient Architecture Introduction In the dynamic landscape of Bangladesh, where the intersection of culture, community and climate defines the urban experience, the design of public spaces takes on unparalleled importance. This article explores the fundamental role of climate-resilient and socially inclusive design in developing public spaces that not only withstand environmental challenges but also cultivate a profound sense of community … Continue reading “Harmony in Design: Climate and Socially Inclusive Public Spaces for Bangladesh”