Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem

Climate Change Impact and its Blue Economy Architecture

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvRanadhir Mukhopadhyay,Somnath Bandyopadhyay,Sourabh Kumar Dubey

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This book presents a multidisciplinary chronicle of the Sundarbans. It explores its geological origins, social evolution, ecological transformations, and cultural heritage and illuminates how nature and people have co-shaped the world’s largest mangrove delta.Drawing on insights from geology, ecology, social history, and development studies, the book examines the intricacies of the Sundarbans and how natural forces and human activities have shaped this unique region over time. The mangrove forests and ecosystems are facing threats from climate change, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss. The book showcases the innovative resilience strategies employed by local communities that combine traditional practices with modern approaches to achieve sustainable livelihoods. It provides crucial insights into environmental stewardship and the cultural and ecological significance of the Sundarbans, promoting a pathway toward sustainable coexistence.This book is valuable for environmental scientists, geographers, historians, policymakers, urban planners, and students of sustainability and development studies. It will also be of interest to NGOs, conservationists, and government agencies and policy makers.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-08-26
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
Vikt453 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor346
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781032554327

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Ranadhir Mukhopadhyay is an Oceanographer (formerly with NIO-Goa and MOI-Mauritius) and multidisciplinary thinker focused on solid-earth science, the blue economy and sustainable development. His work emphasises inclusive knowledge systems, ecological resilience, cultural discourse, and narratives that shape India’s future. With doctoral degrees in both natural and social sciences, he offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective that bridges science, philosophy, and public policy, often integrating ethical frameworks with institutional design. Somnath Bandyopadhyay is a Wetland ecologist and policy practitioner with 30+ years’ experience in research, government, and civil society, specialising in rivers, wetlands, and ecosystem services in Monsoon Asia (formerly a Founding Faculty of Nalanda University). He combines field science with policy design and implementation, leading work on restoration, river health, and climate resilience. He advises governments, NGOs, and corporates on nature-based solutions, positioning ecosystems as foundations for social protection and sustainability.Sourabh Kumar Dubey is an interdisciplinary researcher in aquaculture, fisheries, and environment with a decade of applied experience. Holding an MSc from the University of Calcutta and a PhD from Vidyasagar University, his work spans climate-resilient aquaculture, mangrove conservation, small-scale fisheries, and community-based aquatic food systems. Shaped by long-term Sundarbans research, he works at the ecology–livelihoods interface and is currently a Scientist at WorldFish