Events

Strengthening Bangladesh’s NDC: Decentralized Waste Management & Methane Mitigation The Online Consultation Workshop on Revisiting Bangladesh’s NDC 2021, organized by ESDO, gathered policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to discuss effective waste management strategies and methane reduction commitments. Key Insights: Waste-to-energy (WtE) incineration is not a viable solution—it is costly, inefficient, and...

Reception in Honor of Attorney Charles G. Brown, President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), in collaboration with the Asian Centre for Environmental Health, hosted a special Reception in Honor of Attorney Charles G. Brown, President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free...

Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions The Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions are three major international environmental treaties designed to regulate hazardous chemicals and waste, ensuring their safe management and disposal to protect human health and the environment. These conventions operate under a shared framework, aiming to reduce the risks...

ESDO & UNICEF Bangladesh Collaborate to Formalize ULAB Recycling Dhaka, Bangladesh – March 9, 2025 ESDO, in partnership with UNICEF Bangladesh, successfully hosted a stakeholder workshop at M/S Zaman Enterprise, Jurain, Dhaka, to address the challenges and opportunities in transitioning informal Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling into the formal...

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!   We are proud to announce that St. Joseph High School & College has officially been declared a plastic-free campus under ESDO’s Plastic-Free Campus Initiative, in collaboration with Mutual Trust Bank PLC. This milestone, celebrated on February 25, 2025, marks a significant step toward a greener...

ESDO and LP4Y Join Forces to Empower Youth and Promote Ecological Awareness We are delighted to announce that the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) and Life Project 4 Youth (LP4Y) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 19, 2025, at ESDO’s premises in Dhaka. This partnership...

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! On February 11, 2025, ESDO, in collaboration with the Arannayk Foundation (AF) and Recycle Jar Ecosystems, successfully conducted a plastic waste audit at the Karamjol Eco-Tourism Site in the Sundarbans under the PRISTINE Initiative. This vital effort aimed to assess plastic pollution in conservation...

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! On February 9, 2025, ESDO, in collaboration with GAIA, conducted a capacity-building workshop with volunteers from the Bangladesh Girls Guide Association, focusing on identifying false solutions in waste management and advocating for sustainable alternatives. The interactive session engaged students from Lalmatia Girls College and...

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞! ♻️🌿 ESDO’s Research and Campaign Associate, Noshin Naila, had the honor of participating as an Expert at the ‘Waste to Wealth’: Workshop on 4Rs, held on February 5, 2025, at the State University of Bangladesh. 🌍✨ The workshop, which began at 10:00 AM, engaged students...

ESDO, in collaboration with UNICEF Bangladesh, successfully hosted a stakeholder workshop to address gaps in lead paint regulation and enforcement within Bangladesh’s industrial sector. Held on January 28, 2025, at Hotel Lake Castle, Gulshan, the event convened government officials, industry leaders, health experts, and environmental advocates to discuss key findings...

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 2025 ESDO’s Annual Excursion 2025 was held on January 18 at CCDB Hope Foundation in Ashulia, Dhaka. The day was filled with joy, energy, and a vibrant team spirit as colleagues engaged in exciting activities like team-building games, badminton, cricket, an adventurous treasure hunt, and a thrilling raffle draw....

“Organics and Climate” An Inspiring Webinar! ESDO successfully celebrated International Zero Waste Month 2025 with a powerful webinar focused on this year’s theme: “Organics and Climate”.  Together with 150 enthusiastic participants, including university students, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Green Club members, and ESDO’s PFC project students, we took a significant...

Step Towards Zero Waste! On January 15, 2025, ESDO, in collaboration with GAIA, hosted the ‘Zero Waste Video Documentary Screening and Community Consultation’ at Betgari Union, Gangachara Upazila, Rangpur. The documentary highlighted, the journey of building a Zero Waste Village, the tireless efforts and contributions. It also shed light on...

On January 15, 2025, the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), in collaboration with GAIA, hosted a successful ‘Zero Waste Video Documentary Screening and Community Consultation’ at Betgari Union, Gangachara Upazila, Rangpur. This impactful event was part of Zero Waste Month 2025, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable waste management and...

Environment and Social Development Organization -ESDO, with support from UNICEF Bangladesh, successfully organized two insightful workshops titled “Mainstreaming Informal ULAB Recycling: Addressing Health, Environmental, and Economic Challenges” on December 30, 2024 at CCDB Hope Foundation. Under the project “Addressing Children’s Environmental Health with Particular Focus on Lead Poisoning in Bangladesh,”...