Date: 15 October 2026
Location: IDB Bhaban, Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The MoA Signing Ceremony
The Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF) participated in the Memorandum of Agreement MoA signing ceremony between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partner organizations under the UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP), held on 15 October 2026 at the Victory Day Conference Hall, Level 19, IDB Bhaban, Agargaon, Dhaka.
Dr. Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal, Executive Director of the Bangladesh Nature Foundation, attended the ceremony alongside representatives of partner organizations and officials associated with the Small Grants Programme. The event provided an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among participating organizations and formalize project partnerships supporting environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The ceremony featured remarks from Ms. Sonali Dayaratne, Deputy Resident Representative (DRR) of UNDP Bangladesh, and Mr. Sarder M. Asaduzzaman, Assistant Resident Representative (ARR) of UNDP Bangladesh. Their participation underscored the importance of cooperation between development partners and local organizations in implementing initiatives that respond to environmental and community needs.
The programme also included presentations by grantee organizations on projects across three landscapes, followed by the signing of Memoranda of Agreement. The session concluded with remarks from Ms. Lubna Yasmine, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Chairperson of the SGP National Steering Committee.
The UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme supports community-based initiatives that contribute to environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Through partnerships with local organizations, the programme seeks to strengthen community participation and promote locally driven responses to environmental challenges.
The Bangladesh Nature Foundation remains committed to nature conservation, biodiversity protection, ecosystem sustainability, and the promotion of sustainable coastal livelihoods. BNF values collaboration with development partners and relevant stakeholders to advance conservation priorities and support resilient communities across Bangladesh.
Contact Information
Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)
Shahadat Mansion, Rumaliarchara,
Cox’s Bazar-4700, Bangladesh
Email: info@bdnature.org
Phone: +8801540795030
Website: https://bdnature.org/