The Sundarban Delta, within the mighty Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna basin of South Asia, has long been a saviour of human civilization. Its dense mangrove forests have inspired myths and folk traditions, sheltered rare species, sequestered carbon, and shielded Kolkata and its neighbouring settlements from storms. Yet this vast ecosystem, which has served both nature and humanity for centuries, now faces grave challenges from climate change and human activity. Preserving this unique heritage demands collective effort, scientific insight, and renewed commitment.
With this conviction, we present the second edition of Surviving Sundarbans: Tragedy and Hope. Building on the success of the first edition, which was widely read and cited, this volume brings together the experiences of distinguished academicians, researchers, and professionals who have devoted their lives to protecting the Sundarbans. Their contributions provide fresh perspectives, ground‑level data, and critical analyses that illuminate both the tragedy of ecological decline and the hope of sustainable restoration.
Edited by
Dr. Jayanta Gour
Department of Geography (UG & PG), Sambhu Nath College, Labpur, Birbhum, Pin- 731303, West Bengal, India.
Mr. Umashankar Mandal
Jangipur High School, Raghunathganj, Murshidabad, West Bengal. PIN- 742225 & Secretary, Purbasha Eco Helpline Society, Chargheri, Sundarban, South 24-Parganas, West Bengal, India.
ISBN 978-81-687637-9-1 (Print)
ISBN 978-81-687637-8-4 (eBook)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-687637-9-1
The Sundarban Delta, within the mighty Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna basin of South Asia, has long been a saviour of human civilization. Its dense mangrove forests have inspired myths and folk traditions, sheltered rare species, sequestered carbon, and shielded Kolkata and its neighbouring settlements from storms. Yet this vast ecosystem, which has served both nature and humanity for centuries, now faces grave challenges from climate change and human activity. Preserving this unique heritage demands collective effort, scientific insight, and renewed commitment.
With this conviction, we present the second edition of Surviving Sundarbans: Tragedy and Hope. Building on the success of the first edition, which was widely read and cited, this volume brings together the experiences of distinguished academicians, researchers, and professionals who have devoted their lives to protecting the Sundarbans. Their contributions provide fresh perspectives, ground‑level data, and critical analyses that illuminate both the tragedy of ecological decline and the hope of sustainable restoration.
Contents
Restore Mangroves in the Coastal Tracts of India for the Survival of People in the Face of Climate Change Impacts: A Review
Ashis Kumar Paul, Anurupa Paul, Joydeb Sardar
From Assets to Accessibility: Strengthening Provisioning Services through Livelihood Capitals in Sundarban
Semanti Das, Chandan Surabhi Das
Indigenous Knowledge and Practices of Forest and Riverine Dependent Communities in Gosaba C.D. Block of Indian Sundarbans
Swarup Majhi Gope, Tapas Mistri
Human-Tiger Conflict in the Sundarbans: Challenges and Strategies for Coexistence
Raja Routh, Gopal Sharma, Ashish Chhetri, Gyandeb Barman
Unique Livelihood of Southern Sundarban
Ujjwal Sardar