Why Is It Essential To Protect Sundarban Mangroves

Shashwat Das

With one-third of the Sunderbans being damaged due to Cyclone Amphan, the Gangetic delta faces an existential threat. Mangrove forests cover which just 0.5% of the world’s coasts but account for an estimated 10-15% of coastal carbon capture are an indispensable resource. We look at the challenges that face the world’s largest continuous mangrove forest after Cyclone Amphan.