Assessing the progress and pitfalls of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in achieving SDGs in Bangladesh

Rahman, Mizanur

doi:10.36609/bjpa.v29i2.228

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“…A huge variation in AGB stock in Madhupur Sal Forest compared with 153.9 Mg.ha -1 and 34.5 Mg.ha -1 was estimated by Kibria and Saha (2011) and . However, the AGB stock for Sundarbans Mangrove Forest reported values by and Rahman (2021) as 88.2 Mg.ha -1 and 98.9 Mg.ha -1 which are very close to the present study. Similarly, the estimated biomass value of Nijhum Dwip Forest is also very close to the 19.6 Mg.ha -1 reported value by (Table 6).…”

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Estimation of Aboveground Forest Biomass and Carbon Storage of Bangladesh

Mojumder,

Hossain,

Volk

2023

BIOTROPIA

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Forest biomass helps mitigate climate change impacts through sequestration of atmospheric carbon dioxide and potentially storing it for long periods of time. Deforestation and timber harvesting cause the reduction of forest biomass resulting in the reduced carbon sequestration capacity and alterednatural balance of forest ecosystems. We used remote sensing and GIS tools in the four important forest cover zones within five districts of Bangladesh to compare the aboveground forest biomass (AGB) changes between 2014 and 2020. We found an increased AGB in Sundarban mangrove forest from 89.73 Mg.h-1 in 2014 to 90.76 Mg.h-1 in 2020. Similarly, the AGB was found to be increased for Ukhiya hill forest from 7.89 Mg.h-1 in 2014 to 8.89 Mg.h-1 in 2020. Contrary, the average AGB content in Nijhum Dwip mangrove forest decreased from 44.36 Mg.h-1 in 2014 to 37.46 Mg.h-1 in 2020. The average AGB of Modhupur decidious forest also found to be decreased from 110.01 Mg.h-1 in 2014 to 107.22 Mg.h-1 in 2020. The decreased biomass contents could be attributed to anthropgenic factors as indicated by the presence of human activities and this informatin will be helpful for forest restoration and management in Bangladesh.

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“…Forest types and their characteristics in Bangladesh (BFD 2020;Khan and Millate-e-Mustafa 2001;Rahman 2021) …”

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Estimation of Aboveground Forest Biomass and Carbon Storage of Bangladesh

Mojumder,

Hossain,

Volk

2023

BIOTROPIA

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“…As a member of South Asian association for regional cooperation (SAARC), Bangladesh collaborates with neighboring countries on various environmental issues, including climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and water resource management. Bangladesh has been actively participating in the Global Commission on Adaptation, which aims to accelerate action to combat the effects of climate change (Rahman, 2021). The country has shared its own experiences and strategies for climate adaptation.…”

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Islamic teachings and environmental corporate social responsibility in Bangladesh: a mixed-methods research approach

Sumi,

Ahmed,

Alam

2024

JIMA

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Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of Islamic teachings on environmental corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Bangladesh, a country where Islamic principles are profoundly influential. Design/methodology/approach Using a mixed-methods research approach (quantitative study with close-ended questionnaire and qualitative study with semistructure interview), this study aims to explore the role of individual characteristics and organizational contexts in environmental CSR practices. The study uses a robust analytical framework encompassing variance inflation factor, orthogonal loading, Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability and average variance extracted to assess the reliability and validity of these metrics. Findings Thematic analysis reveals the motivations, attitudes and challenges experienced by organizational leaders in aligning Islamic ethics with environmental stewardship, whereas the quantitative results provide empirical support for the relationship between various organizational practices (denoted as M#1 to M#8) and environmental CSR. Originality/value The findings of this study illuminate the potential benefits of tailoring CSR policies to fit within specific religious and cultural frameworks, offering both theoretical contributions and practical insights.

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“…Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) aims to increase the adaptation and mitigation capacity of the country to build resilience against climate change impact and climate change-induced disasters and to ensure a sustainable environment for the present and future generations of the country. Under the MoEFCC, there are agencies like the Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh Forest Department, Bangladesh Forest Industries Development Corporation (BFIDC), Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI), Bangladesh National Herbarium (BNH), and Bangladesh Climate Change Trust (BCCT) (Rahman, 2021).…”

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Assessing Knowledge, Skills and Capacities in Environmental Management: A Study on Bangladesh

Rahman

Hussain²

2023

The NU J. of Human. Soci. Sci. and Business Stud.

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In Bangladesh, there is a gap in environmental understanding, one of the most critical issues that make the development process extremely challenging. Therefore, Bangladesh needs adequate knowledge, capacity, and skills in environmental management. This objective warranted an assessment of available capacity and needs for specific knowledge and skills in environmental management. Data and information were collected from primary and secondary sources. The primary level information was collected through in-depth interviews and observation. For secondary information, both published and unpublished literature were studied. In Bangladesh, to address ever-increasing environmental problems, government interventions and policy initiatives, academic programmes, research initiatives, and environmental activism became quite visible in the mid-nineties of the last century. In the academic arena, two types of initiatives became prominent. First, the environmental dimension was added to some of the existing academic disciplines of different public universities to develop knowledge and skills. On the other hand, some public and private universities in Bangladesh introduced new academic programs specifically focusing on the environment. However, in public universities where environmental education has been introduced as an addition or extension to parent disciplines, only a limited number of courses on environmental management have been introduced. This has left aside other pertinent areas of environmental management from the purview of the educational programme. The disciplines that included environmental management in their domains still emphasize on their parent subject areas. Therefore, it is recommended to introduce a comprehensive education programme consisting of environmentrelated courses with suitable bearings on environmental management. NU Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences & Business Studies Vol. 7 & 8, No.2 & 1, July 2021 - December 2022 p. 23-38

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Assessing the progress and pitfalls of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in achieving SDGs in Bangladesh

Cited by 15 publications

References 26 publications

Estimation of Aboveground Forest Biomass and Carbon Storage of Bangladesh

Estimation of Aboveground Forest Biomass and Carbon Storage of Bangladesh

Islamic teachings and environmental corporate social responsibility in Bangladesh: a mixed-methods research approach

Assessing Knowledge, Skills and Capacities in Environmental Management: A Study on Bangladesh

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