The Government of Bangladesh joined IUCN as a State Member in 1972. IUCN started its operation in Bangladesh as a “liaison office” in 1989 and a fully operation Country Office was established in Bangladesh on 22 November 1992.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government and IUCN on 22 November 1992.
The Bangladesh Country Office aligns its activities with the current IUCN thematic areas: Conserving the diversity of life, Changing the climate forecast, Naturally energizing our future, Managing nature for human well-being, and Greening the world economy.
To achieve its goals and objectives, IUCN Bangladesh parallels the vision and mission of IUCN globally, with well set strategic directions. IUCN Bangladesh Country Office works in close association with its members formed from a collective of national non-government organizations with key support from the Ministry of Environment and Forest, a State member. Support, advice and encouragement is also received valued from partners, donors and commission members, and volunteer scientists at home and abroad.
We strive for:
- An environmentally aware, educated and willing society capable of conserving and managing its natural resources sustainably and judiciously
- Empowerment of communities to work with local government agencies to collectively manage natural resources and implement sustainable-use practices
- Documentation and application of traditional knowledge and local expertise to manage modern-day conservation challenges
- Promotion of conservation and biodiversity messages throughout school and community networks
- Community awareness and appreciation of the heritage value and cultural significance of iconic wildlife
- Identification and implementation of practical strategies to adapt to changing climatic conditions and the increasing risk of natural disasters