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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.

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Sundarbans Mangrove Biodiversity Education Program in Bangladesh

Sundarbans Mangrove Biodiversity Education Program in Bangladesh

Sundarbans is the largest single mangrove forest in the world as well as Natural World Heritage and RAMSAR Wetland site. The Sundarbans is about 4% of total area of Bangladesh which covers almost 40% of total forest of Bangladesh. Sundarbans is the home of many rare and endangered species. It is also the lifeline for the 3.2 million climate-vulnerable coastal people. Retaining the ecosystem health of the Sundarbans is of paramount importance for Bangladesh. So, BEDS and Japan Environmental Education Forum (JEEF) have been trying to promote Sundarbans Mangrove Biodiversity Education Program in Bangladesh since 2013 among the primary school students, teachers and communities. BEDS and JEEF developed a series of Mangrove Education materials (booklets and board game and card game) with the feedbacks of primary school teachers and writing and editing of University professors, officers of Department of Environment and representatives of national and international organizations. Materials are being piloted among 28,500 students by 410 teachers from 82 elementary schools and 40,000 parents of 36 sub-districts of 32 districts under 8 Divisions of Bangladesh.

  • Duration: January 2013 to December 2018

  • Location: 36 sub-districts of 32 districts under 8 Divisions of Bangladesh

  • Theme: Mangrove Biodiversity Education

  • Partners: Japan Environmental Education Forum (JEEF)

  • Donors: Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program

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Livelihood improvement of the poor Sundarbans honey collectors in Bangladesh

Project Information

Category

Implemented Projects

Duration

January 2013 to December 2018

Location

36 sub-districts of 32 districts under 8 Divisions of Bangladesh

Theme

Mangrove Biodiversity Education