53 Conclusion It has been a great lesson to undertake such sustainable works with limited resources. It has also been an inspiration to work collaboratively to save vulnerable resources from disasters and calamities. These efforts can serve as an example for others in similar situations to replicate. In this case a CGEC expert of RCE Greater Dhaka developed the mechanism and partner organisations were selected at the beginning of the project. Through the scientific management of coastal ecosystems, especially in the case of mangroves and a diversified plantation establishment with a triple-tier mechanism, it is possible to reduce natural calamities, control erosion, save biodiversity and the loss of crops. Thus, the whole coastal zone can be made more productive and sustainable while, at the same time, reducing rural-to-urban migration. Since Bangladesh is a fertile country with a huge population, a diversified cropping culture with proper landscape management can solve most problems, especially those related to food and nutrient security. Moreover, through human resource development with appropriate knowledge about sustainability, the targets of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development can be achieved. The stakeholders of RCE Greater Dhaka are continuing their efforts to enrich their knowledge and experience through research, dialogue and action. Through their active participation, they have been contributing to the transition towards a green economy, more sustainable livelihoods, sustainable use and functional ecosystem services. References Deb, A.K. 1998. Fake Blue Revolution: Environmental and Socio-economic Impacts of Shrimp Culture in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh. Ocean & Coastal Management, 41: 63–88. Encyclopedia of Flora and Fauna of Bangladesh. 2009 Haque, A.K.E. 2004. Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary Barriers to Trade and its Impact on the Environment: The Case of Shrimp Farming in Bangladesh. Dhaka: IUCN Bangladesh. pp. 63. Karim, M. and J. Stellwagen, J., 1998. Shrimp Aquaculture. Final Report, Volume 6. Dhaka, Fourth Fisheries Project, Department of Fisheries. pp.101. National Herbarium 2001. Bangladesh National Herbarium, Dhaka: Bangladesh. Rahman, M.A. 2011a. Vulnerability of the Bay of Bengal Enclosed Coastal Sea due to Socio-Economic Conditions of the Megacity of Dhaka; Global Summit on Coastal Seas, EMECS 9, August 28-31, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Published in Indian Journal of Humanities 01: (04). Rahman, M.A. 2011b. Study on the Changes of Coastal Zone: Chittagong to Cox’s Bazar along the Bay of Bengal; Global Summit on Coastal Seas, EMECS 9, August 28-31, 2011, Baltimore, Maryland, USA Published in Indian Journal of Humanities 02(01). The Daily Star, 24 July, 2011. The Daily Star, 3 June, 2009. The Independent, 7 August, 2011. YPSA 2005. Workers in Ship Breaking Industries: A Baseline Survey of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Chittagong: Young Power in Social Action (YPSA).pp.79. YPSA 2010. Ship Breaking in Bangladesh: Environmental Pollution http://www.shipbreakingbd.info/Environment.html. 5
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