The overview identifies solutions. First, strengthen environmental governance with clear accountability. Second, invest in renewable energy and green technologies. Third, enhance community-based natural resource management. Fourth, integrate climate adaptation into national planning. Fifth, foster international cooperation for technology transfer and financing. The overview emphasizes that environmental stewardship is not optional but a core development priority for Bangladesh’s future generations.
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Abstract
This monograph explores the diverse environmental challenges facing Bangladesh, including deforestation, water pollution, air quality degradation, and loss of biodiversity. It traces how rapid urbanization, industrialization, and weak regulatory enforcement exacerbate environmental stress. The study discusses climate change as a multiplier of risks, threatening food security and livelihoods. It underscores the connections between environment, health, and human security. The monograph concludes that environmental sustainability is integral to Bangladesh’s survival and prosperity.
How to Cite
BIISS (1991). Environmental Challenges to Bangladesh. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). https://doi.org/10.0000/monograph-62-7hirck