Protecting the Sundarbans: Mangrove Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation and Blue Carbon Financing
Mohammad Navid Safiullah
On the occasion of World Environment Day, observed under the theme “Inspired by Nature, for Climate. For Our Future.”, renewed global attention is being drawn to ecosystem restoration as a cornerstone of climate action. The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, represents the world’s largest continous mangrove ecosystem and a critical natural infrastructure for climate regulation, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity conservation.
The Sundarbans sustains rich biological diversity, including the flagship, emblematic Royal Bengal Tiger, alongside numerous aquatic and terrestrial species that support ecological balance and millions of coastal livelihoods. However, this globally significant ecosystem is increasingly under stress due to climate change imp...