Mangroves Against Climate Change : SUNDARBANS, INDIA.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve is a world renowned mangrove forest spreading across India and Bangladesh. A hotbed for biodiversity, it is currently going through numerous challenges. From rising sea level, to cyclones, the area, its people, and animals are constantly living in the fear of getting wiped out. Of course, its most famous resident, the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger is finding it increasingly difficult to survive. Repeatedly, ravaged by cyclones, the mangroves are depleting, and hence its famous tigers are losing their homes.
A conscious effort has been initiated by forest department and local NGOs over the last few years to enhance people’s awareness on mangrove afforestation through observance of World Mangrove Day, observance of Sundarban Dibas and others have also been involved in the overall activities of the department to optimize the output.
Mangroves are the only natural solution to this issue. Restoring mangrove vegetation can stabilise banks, attenuate wave pressure and hinder the wind damage during cyclones. Mangroves have been proven to be the best ecosystem-based disaster risk-reduction model across the globe.
Mangroves, a special group of plants that can survive in salty soil and tides, act as an effective barrier against such disasters by protecting the earthen banks as well as reducing the damage. Restoration of native mangrove species needs to be prioritised to save the Sundarbans.
A Documentary and Voice Over by SUMIT GHOSH
Special Thanks to : Sri Milankanti Mondal, DFO, South 24 Parganas Divitional Forest, Sundarban Tiger Reserve, Residents of Kumirmari and Bali Island, Sayan Sinha Roy and Others.
Music : YT Studio.
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