Bangladeshi young climate activists demand urgent energy policy revisions ahead of COP29

Bangladeshi youth climate activists rallied in Dhaka, demanding urgent revisions to the country’s energy policies ahead of COP29. They called for halting fossil-fuel financing, increasing renewable energy investments, and securing more climate finance. The protesters criticized the current Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan for prioritizing costly, unproven technologies. They urged a shift towards renewable energy to align with climate goals and ensure a sustainable future. The activists also called on developed nations to fulfill their climate finance promises without burdening the Global South.READ FULL