BEDS - Bangladesh Environment and Development Society

The Bangladesh Environment and Development Society is a community based non-profit, non-government and development organization which was formed on July 26, 2010 with a commitment to maintain ecological balance and create  harmony between humans and nature. BEDS was established for solving complex environmental and social problems in Bangladesh.

Vision:

To promote ecological balance and create harmony between human and nature

Registration

In 2013 BEDS was registered from the NGO Affairs Bureau, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Bangladesh. In 2011 BEDS was registered from the Department of the Social Service under the Ministry of Social Welfare, Government of Bangladesh.

Awards:

BEDS has completed more than 50 projects and received the following prestigious awards: Energy Globe National Award in 2018; Annual Balipara Foundation Award in 2018;  Divisional Environmental Award in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015; Top20 District Development Award in 2018. In addition, one of the BEDS implemented projects "Eco Village in Bangladesh" has been selected to be showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai's Global Best Practice Program.

Mission:

To build the capacity of the most vulnerable communities in the region to ensure sustainable use of natural resources, provide eco-friendly means of living, reduce the adverse effects of climate change and improve their socio-economic condition while maintaining the ecological balance.   

Objectives:

1. Advocate to preserve existing natural treasures;
2. Conduct research to maintain the ecological balance;
3. Reduce the adversities arising from climate change;
4. Provide sources for clean energy;
5. Implement disaster risk-reduction strategies among the most vulnerable communities;
6. Establish human rights through good governance;
7. Create livelihoods opportunities for the most vulnerable populations;
8. Improve integrated water resource management and eco-habitat;
9. Ensure proper water, sanitation and hygiene within communities; and
10. Enhance women’s empowerment by emphasizing equitable development.