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Job Title: Scoping Study on Landscape Restoration through Locally Led Approaches in Coastal Bangladesh Sector Name: Climate Action PART 1: INTRODUCTION Context: Bangladesh’s coastal areas, particularly the Sundarbans and surrounding regions, are extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, storm surges, and salinity intrusion. These environmental challenges have caused significant degradation of ecosystems and livelihoods. The targeted Polder no 19, 20, and 21 in the Paikgacha Upazila are especially susceptible to flooding and salinity, impacting agriculture, fisheries, and local infrastructure caused by coastal flooding induced by cyclone and embankment failure. Locally led landscape restoration (LLLR) has emerged as a promising approach that combines ecological restoration with community empowerment. To inform future programming and investment to address these challenges, there is an urgent need for landscape restoration that integrates locally-led approaches, focusing on enhancing community resilience, restoring vital ecosystems such as mangroves, and strengthening disaster risk management capacities. This assignment seeks to engage an experienced consultant to carry out a comprehensive scoping study that will serve as the foundation for future restoration initiatives. |