Our impact
km of waterways and 45–55 coastal sites monitored annually
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We conduct waterbird monitoring along the coastal areas of Bangladesh every year in January.
ha tidal flat protected as Flyway Network Site
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– 2015 to 2016: We discovered the site in 2015 by using species distribution model, conducted rigorous surveys in collaboration with the forest department.
– 2017: Published the paper in Bird Conservation International.
– 2018: Endorsed by Bangladesh Forest Department and designated as a Flyway Network Site.
scientific papers published
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We have published over 50 scientific papers on bird and their habitat conservation in Bangladesh.
ha of riverine habitat proposed for protection
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To protect the last riverine habitats (including grasslands) in Bangladesh, we propose two sanctuaries along Padma and Jamuna rivers, comprising 2,522 and 7,082 ha.
local people reached out with conservation messages
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We conduct regular awareness campaign around key waterbird sites in Bangladesh including the innovative Boat Race for Conservation on Sonadia Island.
people engaged via social media
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We have created and manage the largest social media group on birds in Bangladesh.
