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A future where healthy ecosystems, empowered communities, and resilient food systems sustain both people and nature, where biodiversity flourishes and every generation inherits a healthier, more equitable environment.
SSEAFA conducts interdisciplinary research connecting ecology, agriculture, economics, and community knowledge to inform practice and policy.
To become a leading center for interdisciplinary research on agroecology, biodiversity conservation, sustainable food systems, and community-led landscape restoration in Bangladesh and the South Asian region.
To generate high-quality, accessible, and policy-relevant knowledge that supports ecological restoration, sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, climate resilience, and inclusive rural development.
Exploring community-led pathways for transitioning conventional farming systems toward diversified, ecologically sound agroecological landscapes across the CHT region.
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A longitudinal study measuring income diversification and household resilience among smallholder farmers adopting agroforestry systems, comparing outcomes across five districts.
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Documenting indigenous seed-saving practices and measuring their effectiveness as an adaptive strategy in the face of shifting rainfall patterns and seasonal variability.
Read PaperAn in-depth review of SSEAFA's seed conservation work over half a decade — measuring variety recovery, farmer adoption rates, and social dynamics within seed-saving networks.
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Documenting the socioeconomic impact of women-led agroforestry cooperatives — examining income changes, decision-making power, and community resilience over three years.
View Case StudyOpen ecological monitoring and GIS datasets, made available for research and community use.