Promoting Plant-Based Solutions for Food Security and Environmental Sustainability in Bangladesh.
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Abstract
Bangladesh is struggling to ensure food security for its people. Rapid population growth, climate change, poor soil health, and heavy dependence on animal-based farming are putting pressure on the country’s food system. plant-based foods may be a suitable solution. Plant-based foods can help improve nutrition and reduce harm to the environment. In recent years, local crops such as pulses, vegetables, water plants, have gained attention as stainable and affordable options that can make Bangladesh’s food system more stronger. This paper is mainly based on secondary data. Information was collected from journal paper, government and NGO reports, FAO publications, and some local case studies related to nutrition and farming in Bangladesh. Along with that, informal conversations with agriculture students and community workers were used to understand real-life practices. The collected information was compared and organized to identify the benefits and challenges of plant-based solutions. Between 1995 and 2024, plant-based production in Bangladesh showed clear growth. Average production was 50.75 tons, rising from 1.55 tons in 2001 to 95.78 tons in 2024. The Food Security index improved overall, through some ups and downs remained. Lower carbon emissions often matched higher plant-based output, and land under agroforestry increased steadily. These trends suggest that using more plant-based crops can support both the environment and food security in Bangladesh. Plant-based foods can help Bangladesh improve both food security and the environment. To make this happen, people need more awareness, farmers need support for growing local crops, and supply chains should be stronger. Teaching about good nutrition and promoting these foods can help create a healthier population and a more resilient food system.
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- Type of Publication:
- Conference Name: Gazipur Agricultural University International Conference (GAUIC 2025)
- Date of Conference: 12/12/2025 - 12/12/2025
- Venue: Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh
- Organizer: Gazipur Agricultural University Bangladesh