Environmental Governance : Policies and Practices at Local Government Level in Bangladesh

Environmental degradation and climate change are burning issues in development discourse in Bangladesh. Considering the need and magnitude of problems local government institutes (LGIs) can take necessary initiatives in avoiding or mitigating negative environmental changes or can actively contribute towards positive environmental outcomes. In this regards, the discussions would focus on two main themes: policy options in governing environmental issues and compliance of these polices in planning, regulatory and management functions of local government. This study revealed that to govern the environmental management at Union Parishad (UP) level it has a sound legal base or policy framework. However, there is a gap in translating these policies in reality