Blue Carbon Ecosystems | MIA Corporation

Our Expertise in Conservation and Restoration of Blue Carbon Ecosystems

MIA Corporation, under the leadership of its President & CEO, Dr. Ataur Rahman, brings decades of international experience in the conservation and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems. While MIA Corporation's foundation is built upon the extensive work and expertise of Dr. Rahman, the corporation leverages this knowledge to offer innovative solutions for sustainable environmental management. The projects highlighted below reflect Dr. Rahman’s contributions and experiences, which have shaped MIA Corporation’s vision and capabilities in this critical field.

Key Projects, Roles, and Clients:

National Aquatic Resources Institute (NARI) - Laos

Project: MIA Corporation benefits from Dr. Rahman’s experience in planning and establishing NARI, which focused on research and capacity building for sustainable aquatic resource management. This project emphasized the conservation of blue carbon ecosystems through the integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge.
Client: Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Coastal Salt Works - Tanzania

Project: Drawing from Dr. Rahman’s leadership in managing community-based environmental projects with UNICEF, MIA Corporation is equipped to offer solutions that prioritize the sustainable management of coastal blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Baffinland Mary River Iron Ore Project - Nunavut, Canada

Project: Leveraging Dr. Rahman’s role in environmental assessments and regulatory compliance for the Baffinland Mary River Project, MIA Corporation adopts best practices in mitigating the impact of industrial activities on Arctic blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Sustainable Community-Based Resource Management - Vietnam

Project: MIA Corporation builds on Dr. Rahman’s leadership in providing technical assistance for community-based resource management in Vietnam. These efforts focused on the sustainable management of natural resources and the protection of blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: CARITAS Switzerland

Lower Mekong Basin Project - Laos

Project: Dr. Rahman’s Ph.D. research, conducted with SSHRC, focused on integrating indigenous knowledge with scientific approaches to manage aquatic resources sustainably. MIA Corporation draws from this research to implement projects that support blue carbon ecosystem conservation.
Client: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada

Indigenous Fishery Development Project - Laos

Project: MIA Corporation integrates Dr. Rahman’s experience from the IDRC project in Laos, where he promoted sustainable fishery management that protected blue carbon ecosystems in the Mekong River Basin.
Client: International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Rehabilitation of Fish Farms and Fish Culture Development - Laos

Project: MIA Corporation’s approach to sustainable aquaculture is influenced by Dr. Rahman’s role in the rehabilitation of fish seed farms, promoting practices that restore and protect blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Environmental Management of Coastal Fisheries - Bangladesh

Project: MIA Corporation draws on Dr. Rahman’s expertise in managing coastal fisheries in Bangladesh, focusing on the restoration of blue carbon ecosystems in the Bay of Bengal.
Client: Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh

Giant Mine Remediation Project - Northwest Territories, Canada

Project: MIA Corporation applies lessons from Dr. Rahman’s involvement in the environmental remediation of the Giant Gold Mine, ensuring that restoration projects prioritize the protection of blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)

Reservoir Fisheries Management Project - Laos

Project: Through Dr. Rahman’s consultancy experience with the Mekong River Commission Secretariat, MIA Corporation is equipped to offer sustainable fisheries management solutions that safeguard blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: Mekong River Commission Secretariat

Sustainable Integrated Fish Farming Systems - Ontario, Canada

Project: MIA Corporation builds on Dr. Rahman’s experience in developing community-based integrated fish farming systems in Ontario, focusing on sustainable practices that contribute to the restoration of blue carbon ecosystems.
Client: AgriFisheries EcoConsultants

MIA Corporation’s Global Commitment

While MIA Corporation’s expertise in conservation and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems is largely shaped by the leadership and experience of Dr. Ataur Rahman, the corporation applies this wealth of knowledge to deliver sustainable environmental management solutions globally. MIA Corporation continues to develop partnerships with international agencies, government bodies, and local communities, ensuring that projects not only protect critical ecosystems but also empower the communities that depend on them.

With a foundation built on decades of experience, MIA Corporation remains committed to fostering sustainable practices that prioritize the protection and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems worldwide.