Current Projects

Plastic Reduction Initiative in Sundarbans Transboundary International Natural Ecosystems (PRISTINE)

The Plastic Reduction Initiative in Sundarbans Transboundary International Natural Ecosystems (PRISTINE) project is jointly implemented by Arannayk Foundation, Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and RecycleJar Ecosystems (RJE). Deeply rooted in PARLEY AIR (Avoid, Intercept, Re-design) thematic areas, this project will address the plastic pollution occurring upstream (Mongla Upazilla) and downstream (ecotourism sites) of the Sundarbans - to halt the transb ...

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Scaling Up Forest Landscape Restoration in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh

The “Scaling Up Forest Landscape Restoration in Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh” project (March 2024 – June 2027), implemented by Arannayk Foundation in association with Tahzingdong and BNKS, will scale up forest landscape restoration activities in Bandarban Sadar, Lama, Thanchi and Alikadam Upazilas of Bandarban hill district using proven models developed and piloted earlier in Rowangchari Upazila of the district under USAID’s Compass Activity. It will also endeavo ...

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Strengthening Elephant Response Teams to mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict in Bangladesh

Funded by the International Elephant Foundation (IEF), Arannayk Foundation has been implementing the ‘Strengthening Elephant Response Teams to mitigate Human-Elephant Conflict in Bangladesh” Project in Ukhya Upazila of Coxs Bazar District. 

The goal of the project is to minimize HEC by strengthening four community-based Elephant Response Teams (ERTs) and building community capacity for the conservation of Asian elephants in the region. The project will ultimately assi ...

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Biodiversity Enhancement and Greening Initiative for Nature (BEGIN)

The project, funded by Robi Axiata Limited, one of the leading mobile phone operators in Bangladesh, aims to protect and conserve rare, threatened, and endangered native tree species by planting 8,000 seedlings on 10 acres of land at Bandarban University in Bandarban. The plantation has been categorized into 5 blocks, which are:

1. Indigenous rare, endangered, and threatened species;

2. Ornamental and flowering plant species;

3. fruit-bearing plant species;

4. ...

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Ecosystem Awareness and Restoration Through Harmony (EARTH)

Funded by the UNDP under the GEF-Small Grant Facilities (channelled through UNOPS—United Nation Office of the Project Services), Arannayk Foundation has been implementing the Ecosystem Awareness and Restoration Through Harmony (EARTH) Project in the Ukhya Upazila under Cox’s Bazar District.

The goal of the project is to enhance community-led conservation of forest biodiversity and selected threatened species by active engagement of communities and youth conservation forums ...

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