Civil society organizations

Strengthens indigenous and scientific knowledge to cope with land degradation in order to reduce the vulnerability of poor communities of the Meghna River area. Helps communities affected by land degradation to overcome the problems by applying their indigenous knowledge and scientific information. Improves degraded lands by cultivating legumes, adopting crop rotation, making compost fertilizers and establishing fish sanctuaries. Provides income-generating skills to the affected poor families, especially women’s groups.