Healthy Climate Initiative

🌏 𝐇𝐂𝐈 (𝐔𝐒𝐀–𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚) & 𝐖𝐓𝐄𝐅 (𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡) 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣
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Bangladesh stands on the frontlines of the climate emergency.⁣
What unfolds here will help shape the future of South Asia—and the world.⁣
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On 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡), 𝐇𝐂𝐈, and 𝐖𝐓𝐄𝐅 will co-host a high-impact Online Symposium on Climate Action & Innovation, convening leading scientists, technologists, and climate leaders to confront an urgent reality:⁣
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𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭.⁣
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🇧🇩 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣
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* Climate risks here are escalating faster than the global average⁣
* Heatwaves, floods, cyclones, and water stress are already exceeding adaptive capacity⁣
* Responsible climate cooling interventions must now complement mitigation efforts⁣
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🔍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞⁣
✔️ Where South Asia truly stands in today’s climate crisis⁣
✔️ Why emissions reduction—while essential—cannot prevent near-term risks alone⁣
✔️ Scalable cooling approaches: reflective technologies, marine cloud brightening, and glacier preservation⁣
✔️ Lessons from Himalayan field trials and their implications for Bangladesh’s water, food, and flood security⁣
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🕗 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞⁣
* 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡 (𝐁𝐒𝐓): 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 – 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌⁣
* 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 (𝐈𝐒𝐓): 𝟕:𝟑𝟎 – 𝟗:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌⁣
* 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐒𝐓): 𝟔:𝟎𝟎 – 𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 (𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟑𝟎)⁣
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📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 | https://lnkd.in/eVZ5gGBm
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🌱 A call to scientists, policymakers, students, practitioners, and climate advocates across Bangladesh, South Asia, and the Global South.⁣
This region must not only endure climate change but also help lead the solutions.⁣
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👉 Join us in advancing climate innovation and leadership—from Bangladesh to the world.

HCI & WTEF Online Symposium on Climate Action & Innovation

An evidence-driven, science-led global symposium examining why conventional climate responses are no longer sufficient—and what responsible climate innovation now demands.

Date
January 31, 2026 (Bangladesh & Rest of World)
January 30, 2026 (United States)

Time
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Bangladesh Standard Time
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM US Pacific Time (previous day)

Format
Online | YouTube

Co-hosted by Healthy Climate Initiative and World Trust for Environment Foundation, the symposium brings together climate scientists, researchers, and policy thinkers to assess the present climate moment and explore intervention pathways grounded in rigor, responsibility, and regional relevance to South Asia and the Global South.

Programme Highlights

Opening framing on climate urgency, leadership, and outcomes by Dr Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana, President, WTEF

A global and South Asian status review of the climate crisis by Rituraj Phukan, HCI India

Scientific rationale for climate interventions beyond emissions reduction by Dr Soumitra Das, HCI USA

Overview of cooling and climate stabilization technologies, including reflective materials, marine cloud brightening, and stratospheric approaches

Field insights from Himalayan glacier preservation trials by Dr Leslie Field, Bright Ice Initiative

Marine Cloud Brightening as a rapid, scalable cooling intervention, presented by Dr Brian Von Herzen, Climate Foundation

Closing synthesis and action framework by Dr Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana

The symposium focuses on near-term risk reduction, climate tipping points, and ethical innovation—linking scientific credibility with real-world implications for water security, flood risk, and regional climate resilience.

Livestreamed online: https://zurl.co/YIJbw

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HCI & WTEF Online Symposium on Climate Action & Innovation

An evidence-driven, science-led global symposium examining why conventional climate responses are no longer sufficient—and what responsible climate innovation now demands.

Date
January 31, 2026 (Bangladesh & Rest of World)
January 30, 2026 (United States)

Time
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Bangladesh Standard Time
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM US Pacific Time (previous day)

Format
Online | YouTube

Co-hosted by Healthy Climate Initiative and World Trust for Environment Foundation, the symposium brings together climate scientists, researchers, and policy thinkers to assess the present climate moment and explore intervention pathways grounded in rigor, responsibility, and regional relevance to South Asia and the Global South.

Programme Highlights

Opening framing on climate urgency, leadership, and outcomes by Dr Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana, President, WTEF

A global and South Asian status review of the climate crisis by Rituraj Phukan, HCI India

Scientific rationale for climate interventions beyond emissions reduction by Dr Soumitra Das, HCI USA

Overview of cooling and climate stabilization technologies, including reflective materials, marine cloud brightening, and stratospheric approaches

Field insights from Himalayan glacier preservation trials by Dr Leslie Field, Bright Ice Initiative

Marine Cloud Brightening as a rapid, scalable cooling intervention, presented by Dr Brian Von Herzen, Climate Foundation

Closing synthesis and action framework by Dr Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana

The symposium focuses on near-term risk reduction, climate tipping points, and ethical innovation—linking scientific credibility with real-world implications for water security, flood risk, and regional climate resilience.

Livestreamed online: https://zurl.co/soN2E

HCI & WTEF Online Symposium on Climate Action & Innovation HCI & WTEF Online Symposium on Climate Action & Innovation 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https:/...

Climate Change Has Surpassed Safe Limits
Glaciers are melting faster than predicted. Heatwaves are pushing communities beyond survival thresholds. Floods, droughts, and water stress are displacing millions—especially across the Global South.

At the Healthy Climate Initiative (HCI), we work where the risks are greatest. This year, we:
❄️ Conducted field trials in the Indian Himalayas to explore ways to slow glacier melt
🌍 Trained and empowered climate leaders across India
🌱 Supported community-led ecosystem restoration that strengthens livelihoods while removing CO₂

But the crisis is accelerating—and the window to protect people is narrowing.

As the year ends, I’m asking for your help. Healthy Climate Initiative is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and U.S. donations are tax-deductible.

Your support will help HCI:
• Advance safe, science-based solutions to slow glacier loss
• Equip leaders to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat
• Build public understanding and acceptance for responsible climate interventions

📅 December 31 is approaching.
If you’re able, please consider supporting this work before year-end.

👉 Donate via Donor Box (USD, EURO, GBP, etc):https://zurl.co/cDRlQ
👉 Donate via Milaap (INR Only) : https://zurl.co/Zzp2l

Thank you for standing with us—and for choosing action when it matters most. 💙

Climate Change Has Surpassed Safe Limits
Glaciers are melting faster than predicted. Heatwaves are pushing communities beyond survival thresholds. Floods, droughts, and water stress are displacing millions—especially across the Global South.

At the Healthy Climate Initiative (HCI), we work where the risks are greatest. This year, we:
❄️ Conducted field trials in the Indian Himalayas to explore ways to slow glacier melt
🌍 Trained and empowered climate leaders across India
🌱 Supported community-led ecosystem restoration that strengthens livelihoods while removing CO₂

But the crisis is accelerating—and the window to protect people is narrowing.

As the year ends, I’m asking for your help. Healthy Climate Initiative is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and U.S. donations are tax-deductible.

Your support will help HCI:
• Advance safe, science-based solutions to slow glacier loss
• Equip leaders to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat
• Build public understanding and acceptance for responsible climate interventions

📅 December 31 is approaching.
If you’re able, please consider supporting this work before year-end.

👉 [https://zurl.co/bqAhS]

Thank you for standing with us—and for choosing action when it matters most. 💙

Science, collaboration, and action at a global scale. Preserving Our Glaciers: Interventions to Slow Glacier Melt convenes leading voices in cryosphere research to address one of the most urgent climate challenges of our time.
December 18, 2025. Online webinar.
Link: https://zurl.co/1ieAd

From the Himalayas to the Arctic, glacier loss is accelerating. This expert-led webinar offers an integrated international perspective on responsible interventions, collaboration, and the future of glacier science. Preserving Our Glaciers — December 18, 2025.
Register to attend.
Link: https://zurl.co/7iEQl

A global scientific dialogue on glacier preservation. Join renowned researchers from the USA, Finland, Switzerland, and India as they examine what can be done now to locally slow glacier melt and close critical research gaps.
December 18, 2025.
Register to attend.
Link: https://zurl.co/b9Dhw

Glaciers are melting faster than ever, with consequences for water security, ecosystems, and livelihoods worldwide.
Preserving Our Glaciers: Interventions to Slow Glacier Melt brings together leading experts from the Himalayas, Alps, and Arctic to discuss practical, science-backed interventions.
December 18, 2025. Online webinar.
Link: https://zurl.co/spI2p