Author: Khurshida Khatun
DOI Link :: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2024-62247738/BIJMRD/Vol -2 / 4/A19/Khurshida Khatun
Abstract: Climate change poses a formidable threat to the Sundarbans region and its communities, situated in the deltaic plains of India and Bangladesh. This article examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the ecological, economic, and social fabric of the Sundarbans community. Rising sea levels, increased salinity intrusion, intensified cyclonic activities, and altered precipitation patterns are identified as primary stressors exacerbating vulnerabilities in this fragile ecosystem. The study synthesizes current scientific literature, empirical data, and local perspectives to underscore the profound consequences on livelihoods dependent on agriculture, fisheries, and forestry. Furthermore, it explores adaptive strategies and resilience-building initiatives adopted by local communities, governments, and non-governmental organizations to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The article concludes with policy recommendations aimed at enhancing adaptive capacities and fostering sustainable development in the Sundarbans region amidst a changing climate.
Page No: 161-166
Key words: Climate Change, Sundarbans, Community Resilience, Adaptation, Vulnerability