The University of Dhaka (DU) supports and organizes some activities aimed at promoting land conservation and sustainable utilisation, primarily through student-led initiatives, departmental programs, and awareness campaigns.

Key Points:

• Student and departmental initiatives:
  • Student organizations such as the Dhaka University Nature Conservation Club (DUNCC) and departmental bodies in Zoology, Botany, and Geography & Environment organize activities including:
    • Tree plantation drives on campus and nearby areas
    • Awareness campaigns about forest conservation and biodiversity
    • Seminars, talks, and workshops on sustainable land and forest management
  • For example, tree planting campaigns and biodiversity awareness seminars in 2024 engaged students and staff in practical conservation efforts.
• Academic research and outreach:
  • Departments such as Botany, Zoology, Geography & Environment, and Soil, Water & Environment conduct research on:
    • Forest ecology and conservation
    • Wildlife habitats and management of wild lands
    • Sustainable land use practices
  • Research outputs contribute to knowledge dissemination and inform policy and community awareness, even if not through direct community events.
• Policy and regulatory alignment:
  • Campus activities comply with national forestry and environmental regulations, ensuring that DU’s land use does not negatively impact forests or wild lands.