Dr Mahfuzul Haque

National Policy and Strategy (Article 6 of CBD) Following biodiversity related policies are in force in Bangladesh: National Environment Policy 1992 National Forestry Policy 1994 Fisheries Policy 1998 Agriculture Policy 1999 National Water Policy 1999 National Energy policy 1996 National Industry Policy 1999

National Policy and Strategy (Article 6 of CBD) National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for Bangladesh 2006 is a framework for conservation, sustainable use sharing of benefits of biodiversity use of the country. NSAPR II has addressed aspects of environmental health, energy, agriculture, natural resources, climate change and disaster management.

National Policy and Strategy (Article 6 of CBD) The other initiatives for conservation of biodiversity are National Environment Management Action Programme (NEMAP), Sustainable Environment Management Programme (SEMP) and Bangladesh National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA) Achievement of the goals 1 and 7 of MDGs in ensuring poverty alleviation and environment sustainability is in progress

National Policy and Strategy (Article 6 of CBD) Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) 2005, National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction II (NSAPR II) , NSAPR II (Revised) addressed aspects of environmental health, energy, agriculture, natural resources, climate change, biodiversity conservation and disaster management The Sixth Five Year Plan ( ) says….

National Parks (9) (Article 8, in-situ conservation) 1. Modhupur National Park 2. Bhawal National Park 3. Himchhari National Park 4. Lawachhara National Park 5. Ramsagar National Park 6. Kaptai National Park 7. Nijhoom Dwip National Park 8. Medha Kachopia National Park 9. Satchhari national Park

Wild Life Sanctuary (8) (Article 8, in-situ conservation) 1. Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary 2. Sundarbans South Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary 4. Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary 5. Char Kukri-Mukri Wildlife Sanctuary 6. Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary 7. Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary 8. Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary

Eco-Parks (5) (Article 8, in-situ conservation) 1. Madhab Kundu Eco-Park 2. Muraichhara Eco-Park 3. Gazani Abokash Kendro Eco-Park 4. Modhutila Eco-Park 5. Banshkhali Eco-Park.

Botanical Gardens (3) (Article 9, ex-situ conservation) 1. National Botanical Garden, Dhaka 2. Baldha Garden, Dhaka 3. Botanical Garden and Eco-Park, Sitakund, Chittgong. Safari Park 1. Bangabandhu Safari Park on Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar highway (formerly Dulahazra Safari Park)

Impact Assessment (Article 14) EIA has been made mandatory under Environment Conservation Act (ECA) Adverse effects of a project on the biodiversity are being addressed through EIA

Declaration of ECA (ref: Clause 5(1) ECA 1995) Government may by notification in official gazette, declare an area as an Ecologically Critical Area (ECA), if it is satisfied that due to degradation of environment, the ecosystem of the area has reached or is threatened to reach at a critical state Government by notification would mention which operations or processes can be or can not be carried in the that ECA

Declaration of ECA (ref: Clause 5(1) ECA 1995 and clause 3 of ECR 1997) Human Settlements Ancient Monument Archeological Site Forest Sanctuary National Park Game Reserve Wildlife Habitat Lakes Water bodies Sea beaches Mangrove forests Biodiversity Area Similar other areas

Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs): 08 Article 8, in-situ conservation 1. The Sundarbans (10 km outside periphery) 2. Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf Peninsula 3. Saint Martin’s Island 4. Sonadia Island 5. Hakaluki Haor 6. Tanguar Haor 7. Marjat Baor 8. Gulshan-Baridhara Lake

Probable Questions 1. Discuss the Plans and Policies of the Government of Bangladesh as they address the issues relating to conservation of biodiversity. 2. National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2006 is a framework for conservation, sustainable use and sharing of benefits of biodiversity of Bangladesh- Discuss. 3. What are the in-situ conservation spots of Bangladesh- Discuss. 4. Name the Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs) of Bangladesh, what are their legal basis?

Further Reading Ministry of Environment and Forests and IUCN, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for Bangladesh 2006 Planning Commission, Government of Bangladesh, The Sixth Five Year Plan ( )

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