World is still facing a major problem of volatile food prices. Over the years, farmers and communities have been bombarded with the corporate propaganda that agriculture can only be developed and food security be ensured by following the corporate model of agricultural development, relying on markets, synthetic agrochemicals and biotechnology. The corporate agriculture feeds only 30% of the world’s population but virtually controls the total global trade and investment in food and agriculture.

The publication was supported by Asia Pacific Research Network.



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The study covered major portion of the Sundarbans Bangladesh part, which encompasses 6 Upzillas of Bagerhat, Khulna and Satkhira Districts. 1440 Sundarban-dependent & poverty stricken household heads who are involved with CDP activities took part in this study and 50% of them were women. The respondents of the study are termed as “Poor People’s of the Sundarbans Community”.

The publication was done under the project "People's Empowerment for Addressing Climate Justice and Environmental Justice (PEACE) Project." supported by: EED-Germany.


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Ramsar Convention in Bengali

An initiative of Coastal Development Partnership to familiarize the Ramsar Convention Wetland. The publication was done under the project "People Acting through Social Mobilization for the Conservation and Wise Use of Wetland in the South West Coast of Bangladesh." supported by: Ramsar Secretaiat.


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