Ongoing Projects
Action research for conservation of Asian elephants in Bangladesh
The conservation of Asian elephants is vital to the maintenance of the biodiversity and ecological integrity of Bangladesh. It is estimated that there are 239 wild Asian elephants in the country. …
14 Jul 2011 | Project description
Community based adaptation in the ecologically critical areas of Cox’s Bazar – Teknaf Peninsula and Sonadia Island – through biodiversity conservation and social protection
Bangladesh is a biodiversity hotspot with a number of internationally recognized areas of significance and it is also one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Specific guidelines are needed to manage local demand for resources and prevent the degradation of key ecosystems. …
14 Jul 2011 | Project description
Community Based Sustainable Management of Tanguar Haor Program
Tanguar Haor is a unique wetland ecosystem in Bangladesh which has both national and global significance. …
01 Jan 2006 | Project description
Conservation through practice: conservation of medicinal plants and traditional knowledge by involving ethnic communities
The Chittagong Hill Tracts has a rich indigenous heritage and is one of the few remaining areas in Bangladesh where traditional knowledge continues to play an important part of daily life. …
14 Jul 2011 | Project description
ECOSYSTEMS FOR LIFE
A Bangladesh – India Initiative
Bangladesh and India have some of the most intricate and complex river systems in the world. The Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna, the three major rivers, along with their tributaries drain an area of about 1.75 million km2 and directly impact the lives of 620 million people. …
14 Jul 2011 | Project description
Environmental Management and Biodiversity Conservation Plan for Sundarbans’ Biodiversity
April – December 2011
Supported by the World Bank
Implemented by IUCN Bangladesh Country Office …
19 May 2011 | Project description
Improving Environmental Governance for Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in Bangladesh
Empowering local communities through natural resource governance
01 Feb 2009 | Project description
Mangroves for the Future: Investing in Coastal Ecosystems
Bangladesh has 710 km of coastline that harbours a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including 32 endangered species. Life in coastal communities is intrinsically linked to natural resources, such as mangrove forests and marine fisheries. …
08 Mar 2011 | Project description
