International Working Women’s Day: Between survival & empowerment is endless labours in Sunderbans
Extreme weather, lockdown & a lack of jobs mean an increased struggle for livelihood
How bio-restoration is helping revive degraded mangroves in Sunderbans
Involves plantation of native salt-tolerant grasses, a diverse set of carefully identified mangrove species in different zones of degraded …
India on high alert after massive oil spill threatens Sunderbans ecology
Despite warnings from environmentalists, Bangladesh allowed commercial shipping through the sensitive ecological zone of Sela river in 2011
A new rights organisation brings focus back to climate-resilient development in Sunderbans
Better river dam, land lease documents, road connectivity and mitigation of problems of migrants were some of the demands raised at the 1st …
Sunk for security reasons
Cyclone Amphan: Building back with resilient infrastructure and community engagement
Transitional shelters have proven to be cost-effective over time if implemented correctly
Damage by salt
Biodiversity barrier
Close encounters
Drying wetlands
Beyond the tigers of Sunderbans: A closer look at the leeches and the beautiful blue devil
Bangladesh allows nearly 200 polluting factories near Sundarbans
As environmentalists raise concerns over this free-for-all, all eyes are now on the High Court, which has stayed the permissions, and will hold …
PROTECTING FISH
After Cyclone Yaas, Sunderbans brace for massive floods again
A low-pressure area brewing over north Bay of Bengal might coincide with spring tides on June 11 and prolong flooding
DANGEROUS EXPLORATION
Disaster deaths, sinking: Unprepared Kolkata face multiple climate risks, warns IPCC report
Scientists offer solutions how city can contain impact of climate change
Cyclone Yaas gathers speed, set for early landfall on May 26
Cyclone Yaas likely to make landfall on the east coast between Balasore in Odissa and Digha in West Bengal, from where it is expected to move …
Sundarbans needs a development model sensitive to local biodiversity
Conservationists at an international workshop call for a paradigm shift towards eco-centric development to improve resilience of the fragile delta
Entangled
10,000+ south Bengal fisherfolk, in a net not of their making
How an English-medium school near Sunderbans is helping children understand climate change
The school has introduced environmental pedagogy and vocational training to prepare them for alternative livelihood options
Rescue act
Disaster damage: 2021 sixth year with insured loss bill over $100 billion
India witnessed 2 of the world's 10 most financially devastating climate events in 2021
West Bengal elections: Activists try to push river conservation into agenda
Condition of several rivers in the state critical, puts livelihoods of thousands at risk, flagged environmentalists
Sundarbans has been slipping in rank despite an increased tiger count; here’s why
Lack of adequate manpower is its main challenge, a member of the evaluation team points out
Ground report: How cyclones Amphan & Yaas pushed girls from the Sundarbans into trafficking
Cyclone-battered South 24 Paraganas is one of country's poorest districts & hunting ground for traffickers
NHRC raps Mamata govt on silicosis rehabilitation
At least 250 people from Minakhan block in Sunderbans contracted the disease when they left home to work as labourers in stone and mineral …