Publications
IUCN Bangladesh has an extensive publication collection available online. Publications cover a diverse range of topics, including natural resource management and environmental conservation. To search for Bangladesh publications search the IUCN database. Selected samples of IUCN Bangladesh publications can be viewed below.
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CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES AND CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS: AN OVERVIEW FROM BANGLADESH PERSPECTIVE
Editted by: Dr. M. Asaduzzaman Dr. S.M. Munjurul Hannan Khan Dr. Ainun Nishat
Bangladesh is the innocent victim of climate change due to its low riparian
flat coastal landscape and high population density with poor financial capacity to respond to the adverse impact of climate change. Natural hazards like floods, droughts, cyclones and sea level rise are increasing day by day that will push poorer section of the population to the very margin of survival. Bangladesh government realizes that it is necessary to raise her voice in global forum in an effort to minimize impact of global warming largely caused by developed countries.
BIODIVERSITY OF TANGUAR HAOR: A RAMSAR SITE OF BANGLADESH: Volume I: Wildlife (Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals)
Research and Text: A. B. M. Sarowar Alam Mohammad Shahad Mahabub Chowdhury Dr. Istiak Sobhan Technical Editor: Dr. Reza Khan Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad Md. Aminur Rahman
Wetlands are amongst the Earth's most productive ecosystems. In Bangladesh these are of great importance because of the extensive food webs and rich biodiversity they support. In the past, wetlands have been undervalued. However, in recent times, awareness increases of the fact that natural wetlands provide many services toward mankind through various functions, products e.g., fish, fuelwood, timber, rice, and attributes i.e., biodiversity, aesthetic beauty, cultural heritage and archaeology.
PROTOCOL FOR MONITORING OF IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN BANGLADESH
Edited by: Dr. Ainun Nishat Assisted by: Nasim Aziz, Nandan Mukherjee, Eshrat Sharmen Akand, Md. Ahsanul Wahed, Ershadul Kader Faruki and Marufa Sultana Layout: Sheikh Asaduzzaman
It is now unequivocally established that climate change is a reality, and the adversities of climatic transformations pose one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. Even a cursory observer of recent world events may very well notice the examples of extreme climatic conditions such as the record breaking rainfalls in India, Pakistan or even in Australia leading to flooding of vast expanses, and unprecedented snowfall in Europe or in North America. In Bangladesh, scientists have noticed a degree of systematic rise in temperature and an increase in the frequency of cyclones and associated disasters. It is now often noted that signs and distinctiveness of the country's 'six seasons' are getting increasingly blurred.
The Asian Elephants and Associated Human Elephant Conflict in South Eastern Bangladesh
Authors: Motaleb,M.A., Rahman, S.M., Rahman, S. and Sultana M. …
01 Nov 2011 | Downloads - publication
Bangladesh Capacity Development Action Plan for Sustainable Environmental Governance
Published by:
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh …
19 Sep 2011 | Downloads - publication
Selected Medicinal Plants of Chittagong Hill Tracts
Author: Motaleb, M.A., et al. 2011 Medicinal plants are an important part of natural wealth. They serve as important therapeutic agents as well as valuable raw materials for manufacturing numerous traditional and modern medicines. The history of medicinal plant use for overcoming diseases and related sufferings is probably as old as humans. Our ancestors were forced to use any natural substances that they could find to ease their sufferings caused by acute and chronic illness, physical discomforts, wounds and injuries, and even terminal illness. Since that ancient time, plants with therapeutic properties have occupied an important place in the disease treatment practices. …
12 Sep 2011 | Downloads - publication
Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2009
A pulication by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Goverment of the People's Republic of Bangladesh …
26 Mar 2011 | Downloads - publication
In Focus: Tanguar Haor
Tanguar Haor: a unique wetland in Bangladesh. Photobook published by IUCN Bangladesh …
21 Feb 2011 | Downloads - publication
arborvitae Issue 42 - Communicating Forest Values
- What is a forest? ...at best something nice to look at, somewhere to walk their dog, a refuge from the hurly-burly of daily life.
- How sexy are forests? as a forest expert...you have to realise that most people take decisions not based on the head, but on the heart, guts and sex.
- Perspective: ...kill the extinction message. The 'Love' message trumps the 'Loss' message for grabbing the public's attention.
21 Jan 2011 | Downloads - publication
Approaches to Conservation of Medicinal Plants and Traditional Knowledge
At the current rate of consumption and use, the status of medicinal plants is threatened, risking our own future benefits and knowledge. …
05 Jul 2010 | Downloads - publication
Biodiversity Conservation and Response to Climate Variability at Community Level
12 Jan 2010 | Downloads - publication
Approaches to sustainable wetland resource management
Hoque, Md Rakibul ; Khan, M. Saiful Islam ; Ahmed, Rashiduzzaman IUCN Bangladesh ; Sustainable Environment Management Programme (SEMP) ; UNDP ; Bangladesh, Ministry of Environment and Forest …
25 Oct 2009 | Downloads - publication
Tropical Cyclones: Impact on Coastal Livelihoods
The coastal zone of Bangladesh is highly prone to disasters, particularly tropical cyclones and storm surges.The agriculture and fisheries sector suffer the most. This study points out a number of steps and policy options for coping with the change and sustaining livelihood activities using scientific, technological and institutional measures. …
20 Oct 2009 | Downloads - publication
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Bangladesh 2006
Published by: Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Bangladesh provides a framework for conservation, sustainable use and sharing the benefits of biodiversity of Bangladesh. A major focus of this plan is to ensure cross-sectoral linkages, reflectign the fact that in Bangladesh biodiversity conservation is closely inter-woven with social and economic development.
