Our Objectives

Guiding BNF’s work for nature, communities and a sustainable future.

Mangrove islands and winding tidal channels in a Bangladesh wetland

Key Objectives

BNF’s objectives bring together environmental and biodiversity conservation, community livelihoods, awareness, advocacy and resilience. Together, they provide a broad framework for the organisation’s work with nature and communities.

Natural History

To encourage the study, understanding and appreciation of natural history and the natural environment.

Nature & Environmental Conservation

To support the conservation of nature, the environment and biodiversity.

Community Livelihoods

To support livelihoods and opportunities for poor, women, children, senior citizens, indigenous and other disadvantaged communities.

Small Enterprise & Market Development

To support marketing networks and opportunities for small entrepreneurs.

Advocacy & Alliances

To promote advocacy, dialogue, alliances and collaborative approaches in support of environmental and community objectives.

Disaster Preparedness & Rehabilitation

To support disaster preparedness and post-disaster rehabilitation.

Environmental & Ecological Balance

To contribute to environmental and ecological balance while considering the relationship between communities, environment and gender.

Education & Awareness

To promote education, awareness, publications and extension related to nature, environment and conservation.

These objectives reflect the broad areas identified in BNF’s Strategic Plan. They should be understood as institutional aims rather than a list of completed results or current project outcomes.

BNF volunteers working together in a natural landscape in Bangladesh

Turning Objectives into Lasting Impact

BNF’s vision and mission establish the organisation’s broader direction, while its objectives identify the areas through which that direction can be pursued.

Explore how BNF’s work is organised around nature, communities, resilience and sustainable development.