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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The Sundarbans Ecovillage initiative by BEDS (Bangladesh Environment and Development Society) is an exemplary model of combining environmental sustainability with community development. It has made notable progress in mangrove conservation and restoration through education, eco-friendly livelihoods, renewable energy, and the provision of safe drinking water. The initiative also promotes community based conservation tourism and integrates agriculture, forestry and fisheries by respecting indegenous knowledge and culture in the Sundarbans coastal region of Bangladesh
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The Sundarbans Ecovillage in Bangladesh
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.
Project story
The Sundarbans Ecovillage initiative by BEDS (Bangladesh Environment and Development Society) is an exemplary model of combining environmental sustainability with community development. It has made notable progress in mangrove conservation and restoration through education, eco-friendly livelihoods, renewable energy, and the provision of safe drinking water. The initiative also promotes community based conservation tourism and integrates agriculture, forestry and fisheries by respecting indegenous knowledge and culture in the Sundarbans coastal region of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh