Sundarbans Mangrove Forest: Biodiversity, Blue Carbon Storage, and Climate Resilience in Bangladesh

The Sundarbans, the world's largest continuous mangrove forest spanning Bangladesh and India, is a critical ecosystem for biodiversity and climate regulation. It stores significant amounts of blue carbon in its vegetation and coastal soils, helping to reduce atmospheric CO2. The forest also acts as a natural barrier against cyclones and tidal surges, protecting millions of coastal residents. Mangrove restoration and conservation in the Sundarbans are gaining attention as nature-based climate solutions. A robust monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system is needed to accurately measure carbon storage and support participation in carbon markets. Local communities depend on the forest for livelihoods, making sustainable management essential for both ecological and economic resilience.