Before the Rohingya influx, the hills of Cox’s Bazar were full of bamboo using for betel leaf farming, cooking, and repairing homes. Then came the shelters. Almost all the reserves disappeared. And at that time, no one knew they were…
We are delighted to share that the Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) has officially entered into a strategic collaboration with ThanksCarbon Inc. to advance climate-smart agriculture and carbon credit initiatives in Bangladesh. As part of this collaboration, two key…
Under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, Standard Chartered Bank partnered with the Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) to enhance aquaculture productivity and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods in Bangladesh’s coastal regions. Implemented with technical support from WorldFish under the Asian…
Living in close proximity to major energy infrastructure does not always translate into improved quality of life for surrounding communities. Recognizing this gap, Chevron, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, partnered with the Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS)…
In the south-western region of Magura District, communities continue to face a complex mix of climatic and non-climatic challenges. Erratic rainfall, drought, waterlogging, flooding, and water pollution are no longer isolated events but recurring realities that directly affect livelihoods, food…
In the climate-vulnerable coastal belt of Cox’s Bazar District, a focused and well-executed initiative is already demonstrating how strategic CSR investments can deliver measurable, long-term impact. Through the Fruiting Tree Saplings Distribution Program, implemented by CNRS under the Bamboo for…
Dhaka, 22 December 2024 Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and East West University, Dhaka, proudly announces the successful completion of the “National Policy Dialogue on Towards Inclusive Canal Water Management…
Dhaka, 2 January 2025: To enhance open-water fisheries production and ensure the rights of fisherfolk, efforts should focus on addressing individuals involved in illegal net production, sand extraction, and pollution. Although these individuals may hold significant power, they represent a…
CNRS, in collaboration with International Rescue Committee, Uttaran- A Social Development Organization and JAGO NARI, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the “National Level Consultation Workshop on Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA) Development.” The workshop was held…
Nasima Akhter, 42, and her husband, Syed Mia, have witnessed a significant transformation in their lives brought by the LIFE project. The family leveraged this opportunity to bring one of their homestead ponds into Tilapia cultivation, utilising fish fingerlings and…
It all began with what seemed like a small, yet it was one laden with the weight of destiny: the day Abdullah was appointed as a lead farmer in the LIFE project. In 2022, a 26-year-old youth from the host…
Shazeda Begum, 38, a devoted mother of six, resides in Telkhola. In her homestead garden, she now cultivates eggplants, red spinach, radishes, green chilies, tomatoes, and beans, providing her family with fresh, nutritious meals. While her husband, as a farmer,…
Rowshan Jamal, a 68 years-old farmer resides in Telkhola. Despite facing ups and downs in her life,Rowshan remained determined to was perseverant to make ends meet for her family. In a regionwhere agriculture serves as the primary livelihood, Rowshan knew…
Painnocing Chakma, among the beneficiaries in her community, she has greatly benefitted from the LIFE’s goat bank activities. A 37-year-old farmer from Telkhola, Painnocing represents those the LIFE project aims to assist individuals facing difficulties in maintaining their livelihoods. The…
Salma Sultana Shathi, 29, lives in Telkhola and helps to run goat bank activities. Everyone from her village knows her because she holds the president position within her village’s goat bank group. In the goat bank, Salma has organised the…