One of the biggest threats that the world at large is currently battling is climate change and its many adverse effects -- not only to the health of the earth, but to our collective future.
Which is why it is inspiring to see the youth in our country take charge to battle climate change and actions that may cause it to worsen, like advocating against fossil fuel and the cutting down of trees.
While the future generations of Bangladesh are at work in an attempt to create a better future for themselves, it is all the more crucial that the government and authorities provide the kind of support they might need to ensure we get there -- and the first step towards that should certainly be adopting a greener approach to our urban development.
Green spaces have been an urgent necessity for our cities, especially the capital, for quite some time, and recent development projects requiring the removal of such spaces serve the very opposite purpose.
To that end, it is high time that we begin acting on what the cities actually need, and take conscious measures to create sufficient green spaces to counter the rising heat and poor air quality.
Having access to greenery in primarily concrete areas can help cool down the environment, purify the air, and provide some much needed respite for the physical and mental well-being of residents.
At a time when climate change is becoming an increasingly raging concern, it is pertinent to our ambitions to become a well-rounded and developed nation to cater to what our people need the most -- a healthy and secure future.
