Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed agreements with 12 organisations to protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable livelihoods across Bangladesh.

The Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) were signed in Dhaka on Thursday under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP), which supports locally driven environmental solutions through civil society and community-based organisations.

The 12 projects, selected through a competitive evaluation process, will be implemented in ecologically significant areas, including the Sundarbans, Cox's Bazar-Teknaf coastal region, Saint Martin's Island, Hakaluki Haor, Tanguar Haor, the Chittagong Hil...