Impact of increased salinity on the plant community of the Sundarbans Mangrove of Bangladesh

2021

PAP

PurposeThis paper aims to assess the performance of achieving the targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by aligning with the recent initiatives taken by different ministries and divisions in Bangladesh. It also examines the institutional challenges associated with the implementation of SDGs.Design/methodology/approachBoth primary and secondary data were analysed by applying different techniques. The initiatives taken by various ministries and divisions of Bangladesh resonated partially with 84 targets of SDGs.FindingsAmbiguous mandates of different ministries and divisions have caused overlapping jurisdiction, followed by conflicts of interest and lack of cohesion. Inaccurate stakeholder analysis, data unavailability, lack of competency and accountability, and a top-down policy approach can be considered as the major institutional bottlenecks in achieving SDGs.Originality/valueThis paper advocates revising the map to incorporate the right stakeholders to avoid erroneous monitoring, evaluation, and finally, inaccurate reporting. The reallocation of business for ministries and divisions is warranted to abolish jurisdictional overlapping and conflict of interests and make SDGs friendly. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic recession, Bangladesh may be able to multiply its achievement with the same resources and efforts by addressing those drawbacks.

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030 in Bangladesh: the crossroad of the governance and performance

2021

PAP

“…These are poverty alleviation, food sufficiency, education, gender equality, energy security, infrastructure up-gradation, and global partnership. Bangladesh lags in achieving SDG 3,6,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,and 16. Different Ministries should work hard to ensure health and wellness, to reduce inequality, to build green city and society, to reduce consumption, to ensure cleaner production, to manage marine and terrestrial resources sustainably, to protect natural habitat and biodiversity, to ensure good governance and to create more decent jobs.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Social forestation and reforestation are going on to increase canopy coverage. Deforestation; degradation of the natural habitat; fragmentation of the natural habitats; piracy; poaching; application of poisons in the Sundarbans; absence of buffer zones; colonization of the invasive species; conservation of endangered and rare species; lack of natural succession; introduction of alien species in the natural habitats; conversion of forest types; and grabbing of natural habitats are the challenges in achieving this goal [13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23].…”

Section: Sdg 14: Life Below Watermentioning

confidence: 99%

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh: An Organizational Analysis

2020

SSRN Journal

The study aimed to understand where organizations currently stand about the allocation of business and achievement of the 2030 Agenda targets. Both primary and secondary data were used in this research. Secondary data sources were allocation of business, citizen charter, annual report, annual performance agreement (APA), budget allocation, current projects/programs, and completed projects. The allocation of 59 organizations' business was critically reviewed to understand their roles and responsibilities and find out the constraints in achieving the SDGs. It was found that the public sectors are working to achieve 111 targets of the SDGs out of 169. It can be considered remarkable progress made by any country in the world. Most of the targets were attended partially, and the full attainment is required to boost up the progress. On the other hand, every Ministry is not performing equally. There are dots in the allocation of business of different ministries and divisions. Allocations of various public institutions' businesses are not befitted to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG. Based on this research's findings, further in-depth analysis should be carried on each organization separately.

“…Furthermore, the Sundarban forest area is rich in pure, safe, and natural food like fishes, crabs, and honey. Wild honey, notably 'lotus honey,' is worldfamous considering its aroma, taste, nutrient composition, and sanctity (Rahman, 2020). Again, organic farming is a labor-intensive production method.…”

Section: Figure 4: Key Opportunities Of Organic Agriculture In Banglamentioning

confidence: 99%

Consumers' Perceptions of Organic Foods in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities

2021

SSRN Journal

This study aims at exploring the consumers' perceptions of organic foods. Additionally, this paper attempts to explore the existing problems to promote organic production. The significant issues include lack of awareness about organic technology and consumers' trust in products and marketing systems. It is revealed that multi-factors influenced the choices of purchasing organic food. Educational qualification had a positive relationship with health and environmental awareness. However, there is a great potential to produce organic foods, particularly in a hilly region, and collect wild honey as organic foods from Sundarbans in Bangladesh. The cheaper wage is an opportunity for Bangladesh to intensify organic food production, generating decent jobs concomitantly. Lack of awareness, ecological consciousness, consumers' trust, certification, quality control mechanism, modern technologies, information literacy, storage capacity, and crop insurance were identified as the hindrances of flourishing the organic markets. In addition, the agricultural market chain is fragile, which is full of several intermediary groups. Furthermore, the availability of cheaper labor forces is a significant advantage of producing organic products that need intensive care.