Exotic Laguncularia racemosa drives rapid shifts in pond-to-mangrove restoration communities

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 58, P. e03481 - e03481

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Language: Английский

Solar energy integration in off-grid communities: empowering remote areas in Bangladesh for sustainable development

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: May 6, 2025

Abstract Global energy demand rises with population and economic growth. In Bangladesh, the fossil fuel-dependent grid fails to reach coastal areas, so solar home systems (SHSs) provide viable off-grid electrification, though their usage challenges remain understudied. this study, we utilized a questionnaire survey at household level, Focus Group Discussions (FGD), Key Informant Interviews (KII) stakeholders assess utilization of energy, examine influence SHS on households’ activities, explore in six sub-districts Bangladesh. Results reveal that 100% households studied region rely for basic lighting, underscoring universal need fundamental service. Access electricity significantly enhanced social safety, disaster preparedness living standard across sub-districts. The had positive households' activities. Notably, 83% users reported an improvement well-being, leading new ventures, including tailoring enterprises (58% users), poultry farming (42%). Adverse weather conditions (frequent foggy weather), negatively affected performance, 68–88% reported. Concerns about environmental consequences were raised by 84% respondents Cox’s Bazar 21% Noakhali. To address challenges, employ various strategies prioritizing essential appliances, reducing working hours night, using alternative sources overcome these obstacles. study findings practical insights policymakers, firms, NGOs involved promoting green initiatives underserved populations. By building partnerships between local governments, microfinance institutions, community members, policies can be tailored barriers such as affordability accessibility, ultimately greater adoption other renewable solutions.

Language: Английский

Mangrove Restoration in Bangladesh

Open Journal of Forestry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(01), P. 35 - 52

Published: Dec. 27, 2024

Language: Английский