Research Report

The NDC 3.0 study is crucial for Bangladesh to enhance its climate ambition in line with global targets, particularly focusing on the energy sector and renewable energy deployment. As Bangladesh faces severe climate vulnerability, an upgraded NDC can integrate both mitigation and adaptation strategies to secure a sustainable and resilient future. The study will provide a data-driven framework for setting more ambitious emission reduction targets, leveraging renewable energy a

Once celebrated for its natural charm, Dhaka now stands at a critical juncture overwhelmed by relentless urban sprawl and ecological decay. This study traces the city's transformation from 1980 to 2024 through satellite imagery, land use analysis, and Land Surface Temperature (LST) trends, uncovering a dramatic decline in nature’s presence. Over this period, Dhaka lost nearly half of its tree cover, 60% of its waterbodies , and 56% of grass and agricultural land , while built