Experts call for scaling up agroforestry to boost rural livelihoods in SAARC region | Others

DHAKA, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS) - SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) started a three-day Regional Experts Meeting today with the theme of “Role of Agroforestry in Improvement of Rural Livelihood and Building Climate-Resilient Communities in the Region.” The event has brought together nearly 30 researchers, policymakers and practitioners from six member countries of SAARC to discuss how agroforestry can transform rural economies and strengthen climate resilience, said a press release. Dr. Raza Ullah Khan, Senior Program Specialist (Natural Resource Management), SAC, welcomed the delegates and outlined the objectives of the meeting. He emphasized the urgency of exploring agroforestry as a nature-based solution to address the pressing challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity in the region. Delivering the keynote...