Sundarbans, Bangladesh Management Case Study

Vocabulary and key concepts regarding the management, impacts, and causes of environmental hazards in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh.

Sundarbans Location

Region in southwest Bangladesh and northeast India.

LIC

Low-Income Country; classification for Bangladesh.

NEE

Newly Emerging Economy; classification for India.

Mangroves

Natural buffer against cyclones and floods in the Sundarbans.

Physical causes of flooding

Low elevation, heavy rainfall, storm surges, sea level rise.

Human causes of flooding

Sea level rise due to climate change.

Economic impacts

Damage to agriculture and fishing.

Social impacts

Displacement of people and heightened risk.

Environmental impacts

Disruption of natural processes from flooding.

Cyclone shelters

Temporary protection for the population.

Long-term management responses

Mangrove planting and warning systems.

Evaluation of Management

Methods are sustainable but may not withstand strong cyclones.