Mangrove forests offer superior, cost-effective coastal protection compared to destructive concrete seawalls. They dissipate wave energy, halt coastal erosion, sequester carbon, and boost local livelihoods, making Ecosystem-based Adaptation essential for India's long-term climate resilience and effective disaster mitigation.
Click to View MoreThe Sundarbans faces an existential threat as resilience declines due to cyclones and salinity. This degradation risks turning the forest into a carbon source. Recovery requires implementing the MISHTI scheme, transboundary cooperation, and community-led stewardship to prevent collapse.
Click to View MoreThe 2025 climate assessment shows India’s land has warmed by 0.9°C, with sharper extremes. Scientists report a “Wet Desert” trend in the northwest, drying Gangetic plains, rising warm nights, marine heatwaves, and stronger Arabian Sea cyclones. They warn about compound events and urge region-specific adaptation measures.
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