Conservation And Conflicts In The Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India

A critical balance between conservation and local livelihoods emerges as the central finding of a study on the Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve, India's largest mangrove ecosystem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The research reveals that while conservation efforts to protect endangered Bengal tigers are crucial for global biodiversity amid climate change threats, they also intensify resource-access struggles for local fishermen in core and buffer areas. This conflict underscores the complex interplay between human activities and environmental protection, challenging traditional conservation strategies and highlighting the need for sustainable solutions that integrate local livelihoods with ecological preservation. The study employs qualitative analysis to examine these tensions, offering insights into the broader dynamics of human-environment relationships in the Sundarbans region.

Ghosh, P. (2015). Conservation And Conflicts In The Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, India. Geographical Review, 105(4), 429–440. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1931-0846.2015.12101.x