Reducing Pollution and Enhancing the Ecology of the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest and its Impact Zones Community in Bangladesh

About this project

The worlds largest mangrove forests, the Sundarbans, provide income opportunities for the people of Bangladesh, have a unique ecosystem and are a global carbon sink. Pollution from plastic waste and inadequate waste disposal systems are two of the factors threatening their conservation. The aim of the project is to reduce (plastic) pollution by sensitising the local population. Particular attention is paid to young people, as they make up a particularly high proportion of the population. Their capacities are being strengthened as part of a youth network so that they can actively educate the public about the dangers and risks of polluting the Sundarbans and the options for waste disposal. Furthermore, their participatory opportunities in decision-making processes are strengthened. Communication and cooperation between state and non-state actors should also help to improve the problem of pollution at a structural level.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 4Quality Education
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 14Life Below Water
• 15Life on Land

Published by

Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) · Government

Countries

Bangladesh

Sectors

Environmental education/trainingWaste management/disposal

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusBiodiversity · Also contributes

Places

Dhaka

Published by Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ) to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: DE-1-202406007-7950.

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