Dr Mahfuzul Haque

National Policy and Strategy(Article 6 of CBD)

Following biodiversity related policies are in force in Bangladesh:

National Environment Policy 1992National Forestry Policy 1994Fisheries Policy 1998Agriculture Policy 1999National Water Policy 1999National Energy policy 1996National 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) 2009-2011, NSAPR II (Revised) 2009-2011 addressed aspects of environmental health, energy, agriculture, natural resources, climate change, biodiversity conservation and disaster management

The Sixth Five Year Plan (2011-2016) says….

National Parks (9)(Article 8, in-situ conservation)

1. Modhupur National Park2. Bhawal National Park3. Himchhari National Park4. Lawachhara National Park5. Ramsagar National Park6. Kaptai National Park7. Nijhoom Dwip National Park8. Medha Kachopia National Park9. Satchhari national Park

Wild Life Sanctuary (8) (Article 8, in-situ conservation)

1. Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary2. Sundarbans South Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary4. Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary5. Char Kukri-Mukri Wildlife Sanctuary 6. Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary7. Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary8. Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary

Eco-Parks (5) (Article 8, in-situ conservation)

1. Madhab Kundu Eco-Park2. Muraichhara Eco-Park3. Gazani Abokash Kendro Eco-Park4. Modhutila Eco-Park5. Banshkhali Eco-Park.

Botanical Gardens (3) (Article 9, ex-situ conservation)

1. National Botanical Garden, Dhaka2. Baldha Garden, Dhaka3. Botanical Garden and Eco-Park, Sitakund,

Chittgong.  Safari Park1. 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) 1995. 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 SettlementsAncient MonumentArcheological SiteForest SanctuaryNational ParkGame ReserveWildlife Habitat

Lakes Water bodiesSea beachesMangrove forestsBiodiversity AreaSimilar 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 Peninsula3. Saint Martin’s Island4. Sonadia Island5. Hakaluki Haor6. Tanguar Haor7. Marjat Baor8. Gulshan-Baridhara Lake

Probable Questions1. 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 ReadingMinistry 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 (2011-2016)

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