Mangroves4Life: Expanding Restoration for Coastal Protection in the Sundarbans Region of Bangladesh
We’re thrilled to share that our Mangroves4Life initiative has successfully expanded mangrove restoration to another 0.75 hectares of degraded coastal land in Gabura Union, Satkhira District.
Method: CBEMR
Landscape Type: Landscape & Seascape
Location: Gabura Union, Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira District
Site Information (Expansion Phase):
• Site Size: 0.75 hectares
• Type of Land: River char, degraded mangrove, and embankment area
• Previous Land Use: Degraded coastal land
• Tidal & Salinity Conditions: Low to mid-tidal zone with suitable salinity for mangrove growth
• Protection Measures: Fencing and signboard installed to safeguard the Mangroves4Life restoration site
This new phase builds on our earlier achievement of 0.54 hectares restored, marking a total of 1.29 hectares now under active restoration!
From women to youth, everyone is coming together with one voice: “Mangrove Restoration”. Together, we’re restoring mangroves, building climate resilience, protecting the Sundarbans, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and securing a safer, empowered future for coastal communities.