National Env Policy 2018

National Environment Policy 2018
Preamble and Background
The Government of Bangladesh, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, prioritizes the
conservation and development of the environment and biodiversity. The Fifteenth Amendment of the
Constitution (2011) established environmental conservation as a core principle of state governance.
Guided by Vision 2021 and Vision 2041, Bangladesh aims to become a middle-income, hunger-free, and
developed nation while ensuring sustainable environmental practices.
Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, which impacts land, agriculture,
water resources, health, biodiversity, and infrastructure. Despite contributing minimally to global
warming, Bangladesh faces severe climate-related challenges. To address these, the government, under
the leadership of Sheikh Hasina, has implemented effective policies aligned with the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. Key initiatives include establishing the world’s first Climate Change
Trust Fund with national resources, spending 1% of GDP on climate change adaptation, and adopting the
Delta Plan 2100. The government has also committed to the Paris Agreement and advanced climate-
resilient agricultural practices.
Environmental degradation, overpopulation, poverty, and unplanned development pose significant

challenges to environmental conservation. Addressing these issues requires integrating socio-economic
factors into environmental policies. Natural disasters, such as floods, droughts, cyclones, and land
erosion, exacerbate environmental vulnerability in Bangladesh. However, the country has made
remarkable progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in agriculture,
food security, and disaster resilience, while maintaining a low carbon footprint.
The government has strengthened its institutional capacity to adapt to and mitigate climate change
through policies, strategies, and early warning systems. It has incorporated environmental sustainability
into national plans and aligns its efforts with international conventions, protocols, and treaties. Coastal
and marine areas are particularly at risk, and specific action plans have been developed to address these
challenges.
Several national policies, including the National Agriculture Policy 2013, National Fisheries Policy 1998,
National Water Policy 1999, and National Industrial Policy 2015, prioritize environmental conservation.
Additionally, environmental protection is enshrined in the Constitution, following the fifteenth
amendment, which mandates the preservation and development of the environment, natural resources,
and biodiversity for future generations.
In light of environmental protection and improving environmental quality, the Government of

Bangladesh acknowledges the following:
a) Due to Bangladesh's geographic location, environmental degradation, and lack of appropriate
technology, there is a need for an integrated and updated environmental policy to ensure sustainable
resource management.
b) Sustainable and planned use of national resources should actively involve all people, particularly
those dependent on the natural environment for their livelihoods.
c) Disaster management and climate adaptation must be integral to development activities,

environmental conservation, and resource management to mitigate their negative impacts on the
country's socio-economic development.
d) Given Bangladesh's direct and indirect links to environmental pollution and degradation, sustainable
environmental development and resource use must be ensured through regional and international
cooperation, with necessary actions at local and national levels.
e) Since the formulation of the 1992 Environmental Policy, environmental challenges have evolved,
necessitating the revision of the policy to incorporate climate change into the core of development and
environmental protection efforts.
The Environment Policy 1992 was revised to address climate change, resource limitations, and
environmental disasters. The updated Environment Policy 2018 integrates environmental conservation
into development, aligning with constitutional principles and national policies for sustainable growth.
The main considerations of the National Environment Policy are:
1.1 Promote sustainable development by reducing pressure on natural resources.
1.2 Integrate environmental protection into all development activities.
1.3 Ensure science-based resource extraction and environmental conservation.
1.4 Assess environmental impacts and risks in resource use.
1.5 Value natural resources and ecosystem services in national development planning.
1.6 Ensure equitable access, rights, and justice for communities dependent on natural resources,
prioritizing the disadvantaged.
1.7 Promote efficient use and prevention of waste in natural resources.
1.8 Encourage sustainable and renewable resource use.
1.9 Enhance poverty alleviation and food security through biodiversity conservation.
1.10 Apply the Polluter's Pay Principle to collect compensation for environmental pollution.
1.11 Integrate environmental protection into national policies and ensure government and private
sector compliance.
1.12 Prioritize preventive over curative measures for environmental protection.

1.13 Include climate change adaptation and mitigation in all development plans.
1.14 Ensure sustainable use of ecosystem goods and services.
1.15 Implement the 3R principle: reduce, reuse, recycle.
1.16 Strengthen institutional and legal capacity for environmental law enforcement.
1.17 Incorporate disaster resilience, including climate impacts, in infrastructure development.
1.18 Reduce harmful short-lived climate pollutants.
1.19 Adopt sustainable production and consumption practices.
1.20 Allocate necessary funds for environmental protection and pollution control.
1.21 Promote an environmentally friendly economy.
1.22 Incorporate environmental education in school curriculum.
Vision of the National Environmental Policy
To achieve environmental conservation, pollution control, biodiversity protection, and sustainable

development while addressing climate change impacts.
Objectives
1. Natural Balance: Ensure environmental conservation for national development.
2. Climate Adaptation: Expand activities to mitigate climate change effects.
3. Low Carbon Technologies: Promote the use of low carbon emission technologies.
4. Pollution Control: Detect and manage all forms of pollution and degradation.
5. Environmentally Friendly Development: Ensure sustainable practices across all sectors.
6. Resource Management: Promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
7. International Cooperation: Enhance regional and global collaboration for environmental progress.
8. Public Awareness: Build capacity and awareness for environmental protection.
9. Public-Private Partnerships: Foster collaborations for environmental initiatives.
10. Policy Integration: Align environmental strategies with broader development policies.
11. Capacity Building: Prepare the population to tackle environmental challenges.
12. *Environmental Assessments*: Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) as needed.

13. Invasive Species Control: Discourage the introduction of alien species through research.
14. International Engagement: Actively participate in global environmental initiatives.
15. Poverty Alleviation: Use environmental conservation as a means to reduce poverty.
16. Law Compliance: Strengthen monitoring of environmental laws and regulations.

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Preamble and Background

Environmental degradation, overpopulation, poverty, and unplanned development pose significant

In light of environmental protection and improving environmental quality, the Government of

c) Disaster management and climate adaptation must be integral to development activities,

The main considerations of the National Environment Policy are:

1.1 Promote sustainable development by reducing pressure on natural resources.

1.2 Integrate environmental protection into all development activities.

1.3 Ensure science-based resource extraction and environmental conservation.

1.4 Assess environmental impacts and risks in resource use.

1.7 Promote efficient use and prevention of waste in natural resources.

1.8 Encourage sustainable and renewable resource use.

1.12 Prioritize preventive over curative measures for environmental protection.

1.14 Ensure sustainable use of ecosystem goods and services.

1.15 Implement the 3R principle: reduce, reuse, recycle.

1.17 Incorporate disaster resilience, including climate impacts, in infrastructure development.

1.18 Reduce harmful short-lived climate pollutants.

1.19 Adopt sustainable production and consumption practices.

1.21 Promote an environmentally friendly economy.

1.22 Incorporate environmental education in school curriculum.

Vision of the National Environmental Policy

To achieve environmental conservation, pollution control, biodiversity protection, and sustainable

1. Natural Balance: Ensure environmental conservation for national development.

2. Climate Adaptation: Expand activities to mitigate climate change effects.

5. Environmentally Friendly Development: Ensure sustainable practices across all sectors.

6. Resource Management: Promote the sustainable use of natural resources.

8. Public Awareness: Build capacity and awareness for environmental protection.

9. Public-Private Partnerships: Foster collaborations for environmental initiatives.

11. Capacity Building: Prepare the population to tackle environmental challenges.

12. *Environmental Assessments*: Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) as needed.

14. International Engagement: Actively participate in global environmental initiatives.

15. Poverty Alleviation: Use environmental conservation as a means to reduce poverty.

16. Law Compliance: Strengthen monitoring of environmental laws and regulations.

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