Training workshop on cyclone preparedness and radio distribution among coastal fishermen community

27 January 2008

IUCN Bangladesh Country Office conducted a training workshop on the ‘Significance of Cyclone and Strom Surge Warning and its Preparedness’ for coastal fishing community in Subarnachar, Noakhali on 8th January 2008 under ‘Promotion of Adaptation to Climate Change and Climate Variability in Bangladesh’ project. The aim of this training workshop was to develop clear understanding on the significance of the cyclone and storm surge warning and appropriate preparedness measure for coastal fishing community. Fifty fishermen were participated in the training workshop. IUCNB distributed transistor radios among them for receiving cyclonic warning message and weather bulletin.

Media Briefing on 'Migratory Waterbirds and Avian Influenza'

12 December 2007

IUCN Bangladesh organized a media briefing on the Migratory Waterbirds and Avian Influenza, on November 26, 2007 at the National Press Club, Dhaka. Representatives from the print and electronic media attended the session. Dr. Ainun Nishat, Country representative of IUCN in Bangladesh and Dr. Ray Webb, Chief Technical Advisor of FAO for Bird Flu in Bangladesh were the resource persons in the session.

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National Stakeholder Workshop on "Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation Study in South Asia (ESPASSA)"

18 December 2007

Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), in association with The World Conservation Union (IUCN), Bangladesh Country Office, organized a day-long workshop on “Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation Study in South Asia (ESPASSA)” at BRAC Centre, Dhaka on December 17, 2007. Full Release...