Saplings distributes among students ar initiative of Demand Basic Development Organization in Manda
M. Rezaul Islam, Naogaon
Basic development organization has taken initiatives in the depression of Naogaon to deal with the adverse effects of climate change and to protect the balance of the environment of Barendra region.
A target of distribution of 23 thousand 380 tree saplings has been set among the students and teachers-staff of 20 educational institutions of the upazila, which will be implemented in the financial year 2026-27.
The program under the 'Extended Community Climate Change Project-DROAT' (ECCCP-DROAT) project implemented in collaboration with the international organization Green Climate Fund (GCF) and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) will distribute seedlings of various species of fruits, forests and medicinal plants including neem, olive, amra, jackfruit and blackthorn.
Various aspects of the program were highlighted in an event organized at Reba Akhtar Alim Madrasa of Upazila Sadar on Wednesday afternoon, where representatives of local administration, educational institutions and development organizations participated.
Chief guest UNO Atiya Khatun said the negative effects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent in the Barendra region severe droughts and declining groundwater levels are a concern.
She also said that to deal with this crisis, the new generation must be aware of environmental protection from now on; Planting and caring for at least five trees per person can ensure a safe environment for future generations.
Syed Imtiaz Ahmed, project coordinator of ECCCP DROT project, informed at the event that not only planting trees — multiple activities are being conducted simultaneously under the project to increase the climate resilience of Barendra region. These include re-excavation of abandoned ponds and canals, conservation of groundwater levels through Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) activities, distribution of vermicompost materials to farmers and support to rural women in homestead vegetable cultivation.
The chief guest, officials of the organization and principal of the madrasa planted saplings of different species. After that saplings were distributed among the students and teachers and staff.Also present on the occasion were Anishur Rahman, West Zone Zonal Manager of Demand Basic Development Organization, Agriculture Extension Officers Mohayminul Islam and Rumela Khatun, Principal of Reba Akhtar Alim Madrasa Abdul Gafoor, teachers, staff and students of the institution.
The organization has also arranged to give special rewards to those concerned if they can turn into big trees after planting the seedlings properly.
