Thebangladesh Environmental Lawyers Associationbelais A Non Governmental Organization Founded In 1992Ae199 By Drmohiuddin Farooqueit Serves As Bangladeshaes Leading Environmental Justiceorganizationfocusing On Legal Advocacycommunity Empowermentand Policy Reform To Address Environmental Degradation And Protect Natural Resources Bela S Mission Is To Establish A Sound Environmental And Ecological Order By Defending Environmental Rights And Promoting Gender Sensitivepoliciestheorganization Provides Freelegal Support To Communities Affected By Environmental Hazardsengages In Public Interest Litigation To Enforceenvironmental Lawsand Advocates For Participatory Lawmakingit Also Conducts Workshops To Educategovernment Officialslawyersand Communities About Environmental Legislation And Rightswhilemobilizing Marginalized Groups To Assert Their Environmental Rights Bela Has Achieved Significant Milestonesincluding Theestablishment Of Specialized Environmental Courts In Bangladesh And Recognition In International Environmental Justicenetworksits Work Is Vital In Promoting Legal Accountability And Equitableenvironmental Governancein A Country Facing Severeclimatevulnerabilities
