Promote global exchange of natural resource knowledge and skills
Objective
Promote scholarly and cultural exchange for strengthening the effectiveness of natural resource management through in-person and virtual information exchange, capacity development, and collaboration/networking.
Key activities
• Visiting fellow program on climate and forestry disciplines
• Visiting student program
• Exchange visits for climate and forestry activities
• Master degree programs on climate and forestry disciplines
• Climate and forestry Learning Forum (webinar series)
• Virtual participation in the USFS online platforms, forums, and networks
• Seminar and international forestry fellow program
Expected outcomes
• Enhanced teaching capacity of university faculty members
• Developed skills and knowledge on improved natural resource management
• Long term collaboration between Bangladesh and US-based institutions
• Strengthened cutting edge research skills
• Exchange of best natural resource management practices in changing climatic conditions
• Formed a squad of highly skilled forestry professionals in Bangladesh
Target groups
The target groups/institutions of the global exchange program are:
• Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEFCC)
• Bangladesh Forest Department (BFD)
• Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI)
• Academic institutions (students and faculties)
• Development professionals
• Partner NGOs
• Professionals forestry networks
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Strengthening community capacity and promoting public participation
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Increase technical cooperation on forest and ecosystem management
Objective:
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Strengthen the capacity of academic and research institutions in natural resource management and resilience
Objective:
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Promote global exchange of natural resource knowledge and skills
Objective
Promote scholarly and cultural exchange for strengthening the effectiveness of natural resource management through in-person and virtual information exchange, capacity development, and collaboration/networking.
Key activities
• Visiting fellow program on climate and forestry disciplines
• Visiting student program
• Exchange visits for climate and forestry activities
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