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We are live on Ma Earth   From one of the most climate vulnerable coastal regions of Bangladesh, SESDO and the local communities of Gabura Union are honored to share that Mangroves4Life has been selected from more than 800 projects worldwide to participate in Ma Earth Funding Round 3.   Here, mangroves are not just […]

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 that

SESDO is honoured to share that its Founder & Executive Director, Tapas Kumar Mollick, will join Climate Action Conversations Series – Episode 6: “How to Respond to Water Bankruptcy?” as a Keynote Speaker, hosted by Green Earth Action Foundation.   Representing the climate-vulnerable Sundarbans region of Bangladesh, Tapas will share insights from community-led climate action

SESDO Founder to Speak at GEAF Climate Action Conversations on Water Bankruptcy SESDO is pleased to share that our Founder & Executive Director, Tapas Kumar Mollick, will be joining the sixth episode of Green Earth Action Foundation’s Climate Action Conversations webinar series as a Keynote Speaker on “How to Respond to Water Bankruptcy?” Representing SESDO

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 Mangrove restoration is often misunderstood as simply planting trees. However, global evidence shows that successful restoration depends on restoring ecological processes such as hydrology, site conditions, and natural regeneration potential. We are sharing an important article by Dr. Laura Michie (Mangrove Action Project), published by the

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲… Mangrove restoration is not just a numbers game. Many projects fail because: *Seedlings are planted in the wrong tidal zones *Hydrology (water flow) is not restored properly *Communities are not fully engaged long-term *There is no monitoring *There is no sustainable livelihood support *Focus is only

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐀 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Under the GEAF Ambassador Programme, this initiative was led by Tapas Kumar Mollick, GEAF Ambassador and Executive Director of SESDO, during the 4.29 Green Earth Action Day 2026 in coastal Bangladesh. SESDO provided volunteer support and technical assistance to help implement this youth-led climate action

Mangroves4Life: A Community-Led Model for Real Mangrove Restoration Mangrove restoration is not just about planting seedlings. It requires science-based planning, ecological understanding, community ownership, long-term stewardship, and sustainable livelihoods. This video showcases the Mangroves4Life model developed by SESDO in Gabura Union, Satkhira, Bangladesh, integrating Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR), site assessment, hydrology restoration, species selection,