The Sundarbans Ecovillage in Bangladesh

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • English
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2015

What we do

The Sundarbans Eco Village from Bangladesh, implemented by the Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS), exemplifies a holistic approach to environmental sustainability and community development in the disaster-prone Sundarbans coastal region of Bangladesh. The Eco Village is a model of social, cultural, environmental, and economic development by respecting indigenous know and culture that does not harm the ecosystem. This is an ecosystem-based adaptation or Local Led Adaptation (LLA); and Nature-based solutions (NbS) approach for conserving nature and reducing poverty. The Eco Village initiative encompasses green housing, green business, and green education, focusing on climate change adaptation, nature-based solutions, and sustainable livelihoods through integrated agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. The initiative’s achievements include the restoration of 150 hectares of mangrove forests, provision of renewable energy solutions to over 3,100 families, and ensuring safe drinking water for 12,000 people through solar-powered filtration systems. The project also promotes community-based ecotourism and the production and marketing of mangrove-based products, significantly enhancing local income and resilience against climatic disasters. Recognized for its impact, the Eco Village project has won numerous awards and was showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Global Best Practice Program. This initiative not only improves the socio-economic conditions of the local population but also contributes to biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation, setting a model for replication across Bangladesh and beyond.

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Languages
  • English
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Activities
  • Education
  • Experiences

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2015
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2020
  • Started living together

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How to join

People from all over the world can join us with our initiatives (Safe Drinking Water, Renewable Energy, Fuel Efficient Cooking Stoves, Agriculture, Fisheries, Environmental Education, Mangrove Restoration, Eco-Tourism, Climate Change Adaptation, etc.) by providing technical and financial support.

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  • Bangladesh

The Sundarbans Ecovillage in Bangladesh

Promoted Needs and Offers

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8 years ago

Learning to Live and Grow up in an Ecovillage 5

The eco-village Los Portales still has a free place for its project “Learning to Live and Grow up in an Ecovillage 5”, 9 months long, to start before December 2018. For more information, please write to Neus at ev*********@*********es.net The project “Learning to Live and Grow up in an Ecovillage 5” is designed for volunteers interested in discovering and experiencing this way of life. During 9 months they will immerse themselves in the ecovillage life and its different activities, accompanied by very experienced people. The project objective is to propose to the participants the acquisition of a series of tools through the following activities: managing an orchard to produce food for 30 people; cooking for collectives: learn how to compose and prepare balanced menus for groups; managing a 30 goat herd for milk production and dairy product processing (cheese, yogurt); making artisan organic bread, learning the process from beginning to end; first contact with the three ecovillage renewable energy types: solar, wind and hydro power; managing personal and group processes: facilitation and conflict resolution tools and creativity development tools. All activities will be carried out on the ground because we are aware that the learning integration is thus faster and lasting. The person in charge of each activity will give the training and explain the tasks to the volunteers, putting special emphasis on the safety measures to prevent any accident. The coordinator will help the volunteers define their interests and personal learning and development program through the activities and will hold weekly meetings with them, in order to ensure that the established program aims are met. He will also be available to resolve any matter relating to the activities scheduling. The saying “Be the change you want to see in the world” sums up quite well what our association wants to bring to our society and, especially, to its youth.
  • Events
12 years ago

Encuentro Retiro Yoga en Naturaleza

Yoga Integral, meditaciones en la naturaleza, conexiĂłn con los elementos, senderismo consciente, cantos devocionales “mantras” y más… Guiado por Manuel Robles “Kirtan Raja” profesor de yoga integral. Estaremos en plena naturaleza en el Paraje Natural de Karsts en Yesos de Sorbas, un oasis en el desierto. Todos los dĂ­as de 8.00 a 10.00 realizaremos una sesiĂłn de yoga integral. Despues desayuno y un poquito de tiempo para descansar. Y hasta la hora de la comida diversas actividades como: meditaciones guiadas, actividades de contacto con los elementos: agua, fuego, tierra.. en lugares especiales y mágicos del valle. Comida y tiempo para descansar, disfrutar del valle, del rio que es fantástico…sol@ o en compañia de otr@s participantes. Por la tarde más dinámicas de senderismo – paseos conscientes, danza meditativa, conexiĂłn con el sonido, el color, etc… siempre guiados a conectar con nuestro interior, nuestro ser autentico, con la ayuda de la naturaleza y de las dinámicas.. Por las noches haremos cantos devocionales – mantras o kirtans. Una noche tambien habrá sauna y otra, una actividad con la luna llena en la naturaleza. No te cuento más para no estropear la sorpresa y maravilla de alguna de ellas :) Precio: 220€ Alojamiento y comida incluidos. La comida es vegetariana, ecologica, local, sana y preparada con amor e intenciĂłn. El alojamiento será en habitaciĂłn compartida en El Mirador de Los Molinos. Plazas limitadas. Necesaria reserva. Fecha lĂ­mite de inscripcion 22 de Marzo. Para más informaciĂłn e inscripciones: 652 238 231 – ma*******@*****il.es (Manuel) losmolinosdelrio.blogspot.com Organiza: Yogaia, Cultura de la Tierra y El Mirador. Material necesario: ropa cĂłmoda, esterilla, manta para relajaciĂłn, cojĂ­n o zafu para meditaciĂłn y calzado cĂłmodo para caminar. 652 238 231 – ma*******@*****il.es (Manuel)

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