Bangladesh, June 6 -- As the world marks World Environment Day and World Ocean Day 2026, humanity finds itself at a critical crossroads. The evidence of climate change is no longer confined to scientific reports, satellite observations, or academic conferences. It is visible in rising seas, prolonged droughts, devastating floods, record-breaking heatwaves, and increasingly fragile ecosystems. The question facing governments, businesses, and societies is no longer whether climate change is real or whether it poses a serious threat. The defining challenge of our era is whether climate action can advance quickly enough to protect the natural systems that sustain human life, economic prosperity, and global stability.

The warning signs are be...