Our impact
km of waterways and 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, in 2014 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.