• Alliance Partners

    In 2021, USAID launched the Bangladesh Ecotourism and Conservation Alliance (BECA), simply known as the Alliance, to unite local and international stakeholders – across both the public and private sectors – with a shared vision of creating an inclusive tourism value chain in Bangladesh while simultaneously maximizing conservation benefits in the Sundarbans Reserve Forest and surrounding areas. The Alliance is designed to leverage the expertise of the private sector to support sustainable development. The Alliance aims to deliver impactful results, but these results cannot be achieved alone. Collaboration is the basis of this program. We are actively building alliances with diverse organizations established in a variety of sectors, such as academia, government, NGOs, and community-based fields.  Join the Alliance Today.

    Our Founding Alliance Partners Include

    USAID

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID works to help lift lives, build communities, and advance democracy. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity; demonstrates American generosity; and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. Visit website

    Solimar International

    Solimar International is a sustainable tourism consulting and marketing firm with the mission to assist businesses, travelers, and destinations develop and connect to sustainable tourism experiences that support environmental conservation, celebrate local culture, and enhance the lives of local residents. Solimar operates in countries around the world with a global network of professional staff dedicated to promoting the goals of sustainable tourism. Our team provides business planning, product development, marketing, and related consulting services to national tourism authorities, regional tourism associations, and private tourism businesses. Solimar has a history of serving USAID, World Bank, IFC, IDB, UNWTO, UNDP, other US Government agencies, large conservation NGO’s, foreign and state governments, private clients, and industry associations. Visit website

    Miles Partnership

    Miles is a strategic marketing company focused exclusively on travel and tourism. We work with more than 90 destinations and hospitality businesses to create forward-thinking print and digital content marketing solutions. Visit website

    Conservation Capital

    Conservation Capital builds progressive and sustainable links between business, financial and natural capital. We do this to drive more resilient naturally functioning landscapes. We are very execution-driven and are constantly building our understanding of what works (and does not) within the practical realities of the complex frontier contexts in which we operate. Over 20 years we have worked in more than 40 countries across four continents, helping raise and structure hundreds of millions of dollars of new investments into conservation. These investments now generate significant revenues into a range of progressive conservation projects and businesses. In turn, our projects employ tens of thousands of local people and sustain more equitable supply and distribution chains. The result produces long-term incentives for supporting the conservation of millions of acres of critical naturally functioning ecosystems and the positive biodiversity and climate impacts they sustain. Visit website

    Journey Plus

    Journey Plus has been a complete Destination Management Company (DMC) based in Dhaka, Bangladesh for over 27 Years. We are dedicated to providing our clients with a unique hospitality experience, be that a corporate meeting, a conference, an archaeological or classical tour, a cruise or any other travel related service. Our commitment for excellence, for all these years has never changed. Product quality at competitive prices with excellent service from the day our clients arrive in Bangladesh till we transfer them back to the airport for their departure is our motto. Our clients will have a great stay and bring back memories to last a lifetime! As a leading tour operator in Bangladesh we design, develop and deliver the tour that best suits the travel requirements of our clients. We carefully plan every detail of a tour to make your Bangladesh visit memorable. Visit website

    We are grateful for the support of the following Alliance members

    Khulna University

    Khulna University, established in 1991, is one of the top public universities in Bangladesh located in Khulna city. The university has 29 disciplines under 8 schools. Being close to the Sundarbans it is one of the leading institutions in conducting research activities and creating a knowledge base on various aspects of the mangrove ecosystem, its resources, and surrounding communities. Visit website

    Tour Operators Association of Sundarbans (TOAS)

    It is an organization of Sundarbans-based tour operators to promote and improve Sundarbans tourism. They also provide training to tour guides to develop their skills and improve their performance. Visit website

    Journey Plus

    Journey Plus is a Destination Management company working in Bangladesh since 1994. It is currently a present member of PATA, JATA and Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh, as well as a founding member of the Bangladesh Ecotourism and Conservation Alliance.

    Planeterra

    Planeterra helps local organizations and communities use tourism as a catalyst to improve people’s lives, protect their natural environments, and celebrate their culture. They offer unique training courses for Community-based Tourism Enterprises and have a network of community tourism operators across over 400 organizations in 77 countries. Visit website

    WildTeam

    WildTeam (formerly Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh), a non-profit organization, started its journey in 2003 with a commitment to protect the natural heritage of Bangladesh. It has a diverse experience in wildlife conservation in Bangladesh with a current focus on tigers in the Sundarbans. It led a consortium to implement USAID’s Bagh Activity from 2014 to 2018. WildTeam received the prestigious ‘Bangabandhu Award for Wildlife Conservation’ in 2011 for its outstanding contribution to tiger conservation in Bangladesh. Visit website

    Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS)

    The Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS) is a Khulna-based non-profit organization working in the protection of Sundarbans and its communities. Their motto is to create harmony between nature and people by solving social and environmental issues. They have been tackling some major issues such as climate change and disaster risk reduction, clean energy, ecosystem restoration, women empowerment, livelihood, and wildlife protection since its inception in 2010. They have been awarded many national and international for their innovative project ideas and for bringing remarkable changes to the communities. Visit website

    Center for Communication Action Bangladesh (C-CAB)

    Based on four core values – humanity, integrity, responsibility, and excellence the Center for Communication Action Bangladesh (C-CAB) has been working to bring positive changes to society and empowering them by strategically communicating the information they need, and ensuring the active participation of society members. C-CAB promotes positive social and behavioral change to accomplish and develop program goals. Visit website

    WebAble

    WeAble is an agency specializing in digital marketing, digital solutions, brand strategy, social campaigns, behavioral change communications, and hosting events. Visit website

    PanelXP

    PanelXP seeks to connect members of the Bangladeshi diaspora community with potential investments within their home countries. Visit website

    The Bangladesh Ecotourism and Conservation Alliance is an ever-growing, ever-changing alliance and initiative, constantly seeking support and partnership from those that support our mission: supporting the communities and natural ecosystems of the Sundarbans Reserve Forest through sustainable tourism. Our Alliance includes members of the private sector, public sector, NGOs, tour operators, accommodation providers, local communities, and individuals seeking to make an impact in their work and care for this beautiful destination for generations to come.

      If you are interested in learning more about our work and joining us in protecting and empowering the outstanding people and places of the Sundarbans Reserved Forest and Bangladesh, click below to learn more about joining the Alliance today.

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