GBF's Project Oxygen 4.0 plants 50,000 trees in Khulna

The "Project Oxygen 4.0" initiative by the Give Bangladesh Foundation (GBF) has planted 50,000 trees in Dumuria, Khulna on Saturday, and launched a Climate Graduation Program to raise awareness about afforestation and climate change in vulnerable regions.

The project, with the motto "Shokto Kori Bangladesh, focused on enhancing coastal resilience by choosing tree species that maximise oxygen production and carbon absorption. The trees were planted on 14.63 hectares along riverbanks and roadsides.

Workshops were also conducted to create "Climate Champions" through evaluations and knowledge sharing. Local religious leaders were also involved with the initiative, actively playing a leading role in creating a climate-conscious community.

Key partners included the Water Development Board and a group of students from Khulna University who conducted impact assessments. KK Foundation and Optrium contributed financially, and Sonamukh Paribar was the implementation partner. 

Moreover, under the initiative's Climate Graduation Program, efforts will be made to create long-term awareness among the more than 600 local youth through regular workshops, assessments and field visits over the next three months. 

The primary objective of Project Oxygen is to empower marginalised communities by creating awareness about environmental protection and strengthening the coastline against future natural disasters through planned afforestation.