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Lead is a toxic metal that damages the brain and body silently. In Bangladesh, almost 40% of children under five have lead levels above the WHO threshold (5 µg/dL), facing continuous...
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ILPPW stands for International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. It is a global awareness campaign held every year to highlight the dangers of lead exposure and promote action to prevent...
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ESDO, in collaboration with Instiglio and the Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP), implemented a comprehensive study to assess the current status of lead in paints across Bangladesh....
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Plastic pollution is one of the biggest crises in today’s world. It threatens human health, marine life, and biodiversity. Every year, around 10 million tons of plastic enter the ocean,...
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On January 15, 2025, the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), in collaboration with GAIA, hosted a successful ‘Zero Waste Video Documentary Screening and Community...
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The Fifth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) for the Global Plastics Treaty, held in December 2024, marked a significant step forward in the global effort...
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The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, addressed critical concerns such as methane emissions, climate financing, loss...
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The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) was a key player at COP29 with a focus on community-led approaches to methane mitigation and a fair transition. ESDO promotes...
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ESDO recently held a preparatory meeting with Syeda Rezwana Hasan, the Advisor of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), to strategize on the effective implementation...
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A Debriefing Meeting on Discussion on the Second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-2) on the Global Plastic Treaty was conducted by the Environment and Social Development...
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