Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) implemented the Protection and Promotion of Natural Resource Management in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Phase-2) project from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017, funded by MISEREOR, Germany. The project covered 10 villages at Kobakhali Union in Dighinala Upazila.
Key activities included community capacity enhancement through training on honeybee keeping, soil conservation, watershed management, tree planting, fertilizer and bio-pesticide management, and income-generating activities such as poultry rearing and homestead gardening. The project also emphasized gender development, institutional and staff capacity building, renewable energy promotion, and community-led planning.
In addition, TUS facilitated initiatives to reduce dependency on natural resources by diversifying crops, promoting market-linked production clusters, and developing seed preservation systems. Innovative interventions such as community forests and NRM learning centers were established to sustain long-term ecological and economic balance.
At a Glance
| Project Name | Protection and Promotion of Natural Resource Management Systems in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Phase-2) |
|---|---|
| Implementing Organisation | Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) |
| Donor | MISEREOR, Germany |
| Total Budget | BDT 60,39,000/= |
| Staff | 4 |
| Duration | July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017 |
| Working Area | 10 indigenous communities in Dighinala and Khagrachari Sadar Upazilas, Khagrachari Hill District, CHT |
| Participants | All community members (women, men, youth, poor, and Jhum cultivators) with special attention to gender equality and inclusion using the Do No Harm approach. |
| Project Purpose | To revive and strengthen social ownership over land and natural resources through indigenous agro-forestry practices in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. |
| Reference Contact Details | Mgr. Pirmin Spiegel, Director General, MISEREOR |