16/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to our Research Team! 🎉
Let’s congratulate our research team members on the publication of their research article, “Farmer Field Schools as Environmental Literacy Commons and Their Role in Socio-Ecological Outcomes in South-Western Bangladesh,” in the Socio-Ecological Practice Research journal (Q1).
🌱 Authors and Research Team Members:
• Bangkim Biswas Senior Research Associate, GDRI
• Ehsun Newaz, Research Associate, GDRI
• Tasnim Murad Mamun, Research Advisor, GDRI; Associate Professor, Khulna University
• Dr. Apurba Roy, Research Advisor, GDRI; Associate Professor, University of Barishal
This study examines how Farmer Field Schools (FFS) strengthen environmental literacy among coastal paddy farmers in Bangladesh and how enhanced environmental knowledge contributes to the adoption of eco-friendly agricultural practices and improved productivity.
The findings demonstrate that investing in farmers’ environmental education can be a powerful and scalable pathway toward sustainable agriculture, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. 🌱💧 The study also highlights the broader relevance of environmental literacy and Farmer Field Schools across South and Southeast Asia.
Heartiest congratulations to the entire research team on this important achievement! 🎊 Your dedication and collaborative efforts have contributed valuable evidence to the field of sustainable agriculture and socio-ecological research.
Wishing the team continued success and many more impactful contributions to research and practice! ❤️📚🌏
To read full paper, please click on the link below.
Environmental literacy is central to farmers’ socio-ecological practices, natural resource conservation, and agricultural productivity. While Farmer Field Schools (FFS) are widely used to promote community learning in Bangladesh, their effectiveness in strengthening environmental literacy and rela...