Conservation and management of the Bangladesh coastal ecosystem: Overview of an integrated approach. Conservation of the Bangladesh coastal ecosystem and management of the Bangladesh coastal ecosystem.

1. Welcome to My Presentation

2. A presentation
On
Conservation and management of the Bangladesh
coastal ecosystem: Overview of an integrated
approach.

3. Outline
 Abstract
 Introduction
 Study area
 Coastal ecosystem setting
 Past initiatives of coastal ecosystem management and conservation
 Current initiatives in integrated management of the coastal ecosystem
 Conclusion
 Recommendation

4. Abstract
The costal eco system of Bangladesh contains a highly functional
and structurally diverse ecology, this ecology is gradually being
degraded . As a consequence the quality of life of a large section
of the costal community is in economic decline.

5. Introduction
Bangladesh, located in the tropical climate zone, is endowed
with a rich and unique flora and fauna. The country’s
landmass, supporting a large human population, is
frequently ravaged by natural disasters, such as floods,
cyclones and blighted by riverine erosion.

6. Study area

7. Coastal ecosystem setting
 Landmass and biodiversity.
 Natural and human change factors.
 Ecological degradation.
 Overexploitation of biodiversity.

8. Past initiatives of coastal ecosystem
management and conservation
 Single agency/single sector approach.
 Multi-agency participation approach.

9. Current initiatives in integrated
management of the coastal ecosystem
 Holistic definition of coastal zone
 Structured involvement of agencies and institutions
 People’s participation in planning
 Integration with national development process
 Targeting and priority setting
 Adoption of best available practices

10. Conclusion
The adoption of the 2005 Coastal Zone Policy in Bangladesh was a
significant step towards implementing ICZM. The immediate effect
of the adoption of the Policy was that it laid the foundation (Olsen,
2002) for the management infrastructure on which better coastal
management can be built.

11. Recommendation
 Generation of information and filling knowledge gaps
 Appreciation of ecosystem linkages
 Dissemination of information to assist decision-making
 Harmonizing sectoral policies, plans and laws
 Improved governance
 Ensuring sustained political support

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