Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)
Organization name
Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)
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Organization type
Network
Country
Current focus/area
Research Publication Awareness raising Litigation Training
Description/notes
BELA has played a pioneering role in popularizing the concept of ‘environmental justice’ in the country, developing strategies to accord legal protection to people affected by environmental degradation. The organization has adopted various means to create awareness about environmental laws and to activate responsible agencies in performing their legal duties. (website)
Compendium source
A member organisation of the Climate Action Network Regional Node CAN South Asia (CANSA)
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