Mangroves4Life: August 2025 → August 2026 One site. One year. A remarkable transformation. In August 2025, this landscape was severely degraded and highly vulnerable to coastal pressures. Twelve months later, the same site is showing clear signs of ecological recovery, with young mangroves establishing across the landscape. This progress has been supported through Community-Based Ecological […]
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Mangroves4Life: Our Dream, Growing One Mangrove at a Time These young mangroves are more than trees. They are the result of a shared dream, guided by Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) and brought to life through countless hours in the field and the unwavering commitment of coastal communities. Every new leaf is a reminder
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Mangroves4Life: CBEMR Progress and Proof of Impact | August 2026 Just twelve months ago, 1.29 hectares of coastal land in Gabura Union, Bangladesh, were degraded and highly vulnerable to coastal pressures. Today, the landscape is showing clear signs of ecological recovery, with mangroves growing and local communities actively stewarding the restored areas. Through Community Based
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Restoring with Nature, Guided by the Land The land tells us what restoration needs. Our role is to listen, understand, and act accordingly. In Gabura, Satkhira, the 2026 restoration phase of Mangroves4Life is moving from preparation to action. Through our Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) approach, community members have begun Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) through
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3 Hectares Ready for Restoration: Site Preparation Completed A new chapter of Mangroves4Life is taking shape in Gabura Union, Shyamnagar, Satkhira, Bangladesh, along the edge of the Sundarbans. On 13 August 2026, SESDO completed site preparation and protective fencing for the next 3-hectare restoration phase, covering two plots. On 25 August 2026, Mangroves4Life signboards were
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Beyond Planting: Growing the Roots of Restoration Restoration does not begin with planting a seed. While preparing for the next phase of field restoration in Gabura, Satkhira, our Mangroves4Life journey has also been expanding beyond the restoration site. Over the past few weeks, SESDO has been visiting schools and engaging students in learning about mangrove
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MAP’s Children’s Mangrove Art Contest 2026 Mangroves are more than forests. They are homes for wildlife, protection for coastal communities, and a vital part of our shared future. Through the 26th Annual International Children’s Mangrove Art Contest 2026, Mangrove Action Project (MAP) is inviting children around the world to learn about mangrove ecosystems and express
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Protecting the Site Before Restoration The second restoration site of Mangroves4Life: Community-Led Mangrove Restoration in the Sundarbans is taking shape in Gabura, Satkhira. As part of our Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) approach, community members are installing protective bamboo fencing to safeguard naturally regenerating mangroves and prepare the degraded coastal site for restoration. This work
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SESDO’s Community-Led Water Stewardship Featured in GEAF’s Save Every Drop Challenge Gabura, Satkhira, Bangladesh | August 2026 SESDO is proud to share that the experiences and local knowledge of coastal communities in Gabura, Satkhira, Bangladesh have been featured by the Green Earth Action Foundation (GEAF) as part of its ACT for Water – Save Every
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300 Youth. One Mission. A Greener Future. Under the GEAF Ambassador Programme, SESDO contributed to the 4.29 Green Earth Action Day 2026 in coastal Bangladesh, bringing together young people and communities around climate awareness, environmental action, and long-term responsibility for nature. On 29 April 2026, nearly 300 students, teachers, and community members came together at
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