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Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS) is a leading community-based non-profit organization dedicated to solving complex environmental and social challenges in Bangladesh. Recognized globally, BEDS proudly received the prestigious Equator Prize in 2024 and the National Environment Award of Bangladesh in 2022, along with several other national and international honors. Founded with a vision to promote harmony between people and nature, BEDS works hand in hand with local communities—respecting indigenous knowledge, culture, and ecological wisdom—to restore ecosystems and strengthen resilience.

Address

House 6/3, Rd 01, Prantika R/A, Nirala

Email

info@bedsbd.org

Phone

+ 880 1791323255

What We Do

BEDS have been working to identify and solve complex environmental and social problems in Bangladesh such as the adverse impacts of global warming, unsustainable use of natural resources, drinking water crisis, Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem and biodiversity destruction, increasing uses of dirty energy, gender inequity and human rights violation etc. with local people without harming the ecosystem though action research, communication education, participation and awareness raising (CEPA) programs and hardware activities. We are working for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Areas of Action

Ecosystem Restoration

Bangladesh covers diversified climatic zones and experiences an array of climate change impacts in last few decades. Human pressures together with changing hydrology and land resources have distinct impact on the production of food grain and resilience of ecosystems. The most threatened areas are coastal grasslands and ecosystems of the Sundarbans. Mangrove Forest (the Sundarbans) of Bangladesh is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet are getting destroyed due to unsustainable resource harvesting Practices, climate change impact and People's unconsciousness.

Environmental Education

Livelihoods

Bangladesh is a developing country. But people in the coastal regions of Bangladesh are poor, more especially the people of Sundarbans coastal region are ultra poor. Most of them lead a measurable life. Majority of the people of this region are dependent on Sundarbans natural resources for their livelihood. People have not sufficient alternative livelihood opportunities. Considering all these issues, BEDS is working to improve the socio economic condition of the forest dwellers by providing them alternative livelihood opportunities.

Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Adaptation

Climate change is the most discussed issue around the globe now a day. Due to climate change, natural disasters are occurring frequently all over the earth. Bangladesh is a South Asian country which is frontline of global climate change due to its geographic location. Sundarbans coastal region is the most vulnerable region of Bangladesh in regards to climate change. People of the Sundarbans coastal region are not very aware of natural disaster.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is an eco friendly energy which is renewable. Unlike the dirty energy, it doesn't produce carbon which is dangerous for environment. Renewable energy is comparatively cheap than general electricity. In the Sundarbans coastal region of Bangladesh, there are so many areas/villages where electricity is not available yet. But electricity is the precondition of development. So, BEDS is working in this sector.

Water and Sanitation

Safe drinking water is the biggest social crisis for the people of south western coastal region of Bangladesh. Drinking water scarcity is found everywhere in the coast. People of this area are completely dependent on rainwater and pond water for their drinking purpose. Due to lack of sufficient storage, people cannot preserve much rainwater for their use. As a result, after three or four months of monsoon, the preserved rainwater finishes.

Wildlife Conservation and Protection

Wildlife conservation is a very important issue in respect of maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. Sundarbans is the single largest mangrove forest world having huge biodiversity in which there are endangered and critically endangered species. Climate change, peoples' unconsciousness and lack of conservation knowledge are the reason why wildlife is in threat. Some greedy people also engage themselves in wildlife hunting activities.

Women and Child Rights

We are living in a civilized world where both man and woman should have equal rights. But picture is different in Bangladesh, more especially in the Sundarbans coastal region of Bangladesh. Here women are absolutely dominated by male. Most of the women in the coastal region are aloof from taking part in decision making of a family. They have been forced to work inside the home.

Gender Development

Gender development focuses on promoting equality and empowerment of all genders in our communities. We work to eliminate discrimination, promote inclusive policies, and support capacity building programs that enable all individuals to participate equally in social, economic, and political development.

Relief and Rehabilitation

Relief and rehabilitation efforts aim to provide support and assistance to communities affected by natural disasters, conflicts, or other emergencies. We work to ensure that vulnerable populations have access to essential services, resources, and opportunities for recovery and resilience building.

Organize Seminars/Symposiums/Conferences

BEDS organizes seminars and conferences to facilitate knowledge sharing, research dissemination, and stakeholder engagement. These events bring together experts, practitioners, and community members to discuss environmental and social issues, exchange best practices, and develop collaborative solutions for sustainable development.