Bangladesh Environment and Development Society
MISSION
To build the capacity of the most vulnerable communities in the region to ensure sustainable use of natural resources, provide eco-friendly means of living, reduce the adverse effects of climate change and improve their socio-economic condition while maintaining the ecological balance.
OBJECTIVES
- Advocate to preserve existing natural treasures;
- Conduct research to maintain the ecological balance;
- Reduce the adversities arising from climate change;
- Provide sources for clean energy;
- Implement disaster risk-reduction strategies among the most vulnerable communities;
- Establish human rights through good governance;
- Create livelihoods opportunities for the most vulnerable populations;
- Improve integrated water resource management and eco-habitat;
- Ensure proper water, sanitation and hygiene within communities; and
- Enhance women’s empowerment by emphasizing equitable development.
SECTORS OF INTEREST
BEDS have been working to develop the capacity of the local people for long term co- existence between human and nature. BEDS is interested to work on the following sectors;
1. Environment and Ecosystem
2. Livelihoods
3. Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
4. Clean/Solar Energy
5. Water and Sanitation
6. Wildlife Conservation and Protection
7. Women and Child Rights
8. Gender Development
9. Relief and Rehabilitation:
10. Seminar/Conference
11. Consultancy
12. Nature shop
13. Nature trip
