Criticalmangrovewetland
The Sundarbans
Bangladesh & India · South Asia
40%
Already Lost
428
Species at Risk
58 million tons
Carbon Stored
20yr
Without Action
The Crisis
The world's largest mangrove forest is disappearing due to rising seas, cyclone erosion, and illegal logging. Home to the Bengal Tiger and Irrawaddy dolphin, the Sundarbans protects 4 million people from catastrophic storm surges.
Key Threats
Sea level rise
Cyclone erosion
Illegal logging
Salinity intrusion
On the Ground
In 2021, Cyclone Yaas swallowed entire villages in a single tide. What once stood as a living wall of mangroves had been reduced to stumps. Fishermen who'd worked these waters for generations now watch their catch disappear with the trees. The Sundarbans isn't just ecosystem — it's survival infrastructure for millions.
Location Map
