A.S.M Riad Arif writes for DOT :
Our Neighbor Maldives, an island nation of South Asia is very close to ‘end’ and totally be disappeared from the world map very sooner with its 4 lacks populace. Most islands of the country are just a meter above the sea level. Maldives is the biggest example of man-made climate change effect and could be completely covered by water due to global warming-induced sea level rise.Different kind of human activity has been altering the earth’s climate from the last few centuries. Now many parts all around the world are extremely vulnerable to rising sea level and it’s a big threat to human existence and for our planet earth. From the last few decades, Global Warming and Climate change are the major concern for all.
This Global Warming is also a big threat for Bangladesh especially for its coastal area. It has already affected the ecosystems and the lifestyle of the people. Bangladesh has to experiences with a large number of natural disasters almost every year like as drought, cyclone, flood or storms. Sidr and Aila in the recent past are remembered us how vulnerable the climate change could be! But what should be the possible solution of this climate change? How can we fight against it ? For this, we must take a sustainable approach on a large scale. As a member of United Nations (UN), Bangladesh is one of the parties that signed Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) with the policies to sustain PEOPLE, Protect the PLANET and achieve PROSPERITY by 2030. This Agenda has the ambition to transform the World Climate is one of the concern issues of it.
The first world countries are mostly responsible for rising temperature as the richest emit the most Carbone dioxide by burning fossil fuel and cement manufacture. According to 2015, a report by the European Union and Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency the Top 10 emitter countries are responsible for 67.6% of the total emission. Among theme China contribute 9697 million tons (MT) or 28.6%, United States 5420 MT or 16.0%, Russia: 1829 MT or 5.4%.
From the last century, the Urbanization process is too fast. People are hurry to migrate to cities and work in the industries. But the myth and race of urbanization destroyed the balance of nature and ecology which is a big reason for climate change. Urbanization gives new occupations and new open doors for many individuals on the planet and has added to destitution destruction endeavors around the world. In the meantime, fast urbanization adds weight to the resource base and increases the demand for energy, water, and sanitation, as well as for public services, education, and health care. It’s estimated that nearly 70% people of the world will start living in Different cities by 2050.
Bangladesh is directly affected by climate change the country must take strong policies and steps to adopt sustainable development. Bangladesh should invest in green technology. Install the Solar panels can be very much sustainable and effective for the environment. Using energy efficient light bulbs; fluorescent or LED is can be a great way of electricity consumption. Increasing numbers of Transports and personal vehicles are highly responsible for Carbone redaction. The government can develop the public transport sector and encourage people to use. Law and high rate of taxes can be applied for buying unnecessary vehicles. Promoting cycling can be a great move for a sustainable environment. That could be ‘our contribution to our cities. Using of Bio-gas plants for cooking also reduces the emission of CO2. Some simple steps could be a huge contribution for the environment so advocacy among the citizen is essential. Let’s ensure a sustainable world and contribute to saving our ‘Mother Planate’.
The Writer is graduated from South Asian University, New Delhi under SAARC Silver jubilee Scholarship. Can be reached through riad.arif1952@gmail.com