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TRANS BOUNDARY<br />
SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
Organised by:<br />
State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management (IESWM)<br />
WWF-India & Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation (EnGIO)<br />
October 3 - 6, 2012<br />
Prepared by:<br />
WWF-India & Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation (EnGIO)<br />
Submitted to:<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management (IESWM);<br />
Department of Environment; Government of West Bengal
TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO
Contents<br />
TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5<br />
Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7<br />
Report on Inaugural Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
Report on Technical Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
A. Geomorphology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
Dr. Maminul Haque Sarker on ‘Geomorphology’<br />
Prof. Kalyan Rudra on ‘Understanding the Fluvial Processes Operating in the Ganga Delta’<br />
Prof. Pradip K. Sikdar on ‘Future Research Needs on Sustainable Ground Water Management of Sundarban’<br />
B. Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16<br />
Dr. ASM Shahidul Haque on ‘Collective Action to Reduce Climate Disaster Risks’<br />
Anshuman Das on ‘Sunderban – the issues in Agriculture’<br />
C. Fishery and Biodiversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18<br />
Prof. Dewan Ali Ahsan on ‘Fisheries Sector of Sundarbans Ecosystem- A Bangladesh perspective’<br />
Prof. Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay on ‘Sunderban Resources and Prospects’<br />
D. Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20<br />
Dr. Soumitra Roy on ‘Public health in Sundarbans’<br />
E. Disaster Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22<br />
Mokhlesur Rahman on ‘Communities’ Observations and Disaster Perceptions in an Age of Climate Change’<br />
Jude Henriques on ‘Managing Disasters in Sundarbans’<br />
Kakoli Sen Sarma, ‘Disaster Management Preparedness in Indian Sundarban’<br />
F. Tiger Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26<br />
Md. Akbar Hossain and Md. Mozaharul Islam on ‘Tiger & Co-management’<br />
Dr. Subrat Mukherjee on ‘Wildlife governance and confl icts’<br />
G. Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28<br />
M. Monwarul Islam, Mr. Abdul Maqueeb Majumdar and Mr. Manas Ghosh on Environment Communication<br />
Jayanta Basu on ‘Communicating Sundarbans, Triggering thoughts’<br />
Interface Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
Formulation of Priority Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30<br />
Trans-<strong>boundary</strong> Proposal Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33<br />
Way Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34<br />
Annexture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35<br />
Presenters’ Profi les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36<br />
Other Participants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39<br />
Copy of Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40<br />
Bon beyond border . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109<br />
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Abbreviations<br />
BCAS: Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies<br />
CCDRER: Collective action to reducing Climate Disaster Risks and Enhancing Resilience of the<br />
vulnerable coastal communities around the Sundarban<br />
CEGIS: Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services<br />
DRR: Disaster Risk Reduction<br />
EnGIO: Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation<br />
ICZM: <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> Management<br />
IESWM: Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management<br />
IISWBM: Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata<br />
IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature<br />
WWF-India: World Wide Fund for Nature, India<br />
NB: The authors have used various spellings of Sundarban, which have been kept unchanged in their presentations.<br />
However, in the main text and otherwise, the spelling ‘Sundarban’ has been used.<br />
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Executive Summary<br />
A<br />
two-day <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> <strong>workshop</strong> cum meeting<br />
on conservation of the pristine ecosystem of Sundarban<br />
across India and Bangladesh was organised on<br />
board MV Paramahansa while cruising from Kolkata to<br />
Sundarban and back during 3-6 October 2012. Th e endeavour<br />
was supported by the World Bank supported<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> Management (ICZM) Project<br />
by the Department of Environment, Government<br />
of West Bengal in association with non-profi ts WWF-<br />
India and Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation<br />
(EnGIO).<br />
Th e main objective of the meeting was to cater<br />
the formation of a Sundarban Stakeholder Network<br />
consisting of independent experts, organizations,<br />
academic and business institutes, media and other<br />
relevant professional outfi ts; supplemented by relevant<br />
government departments/organizations. Sundarban<br />
Stakeholder Network proposes to play a pivotal role in<br />
fi nding a bouquet of <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> and <strong>trans</strong>formative<br />
solutions for conserving the unique natural heritage, and<br />
to usher in sustainable development in the eco-region.<br />
Th e meeting was attended by senior offi cials of<br />
the Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh<br />
as well as those from Government of India apart from<br />
independent experts, academicians and representatives<br />
from non-governmental organisations as well as from<br />
media.<br />
From Bangladesh side senior offi cials from<br />
the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Forest<br />
Department, Bangladesh Television (public broadcaster)<br />
attended the meet apart from academicians from<br />
Dhaka University, and representatives from various<br />
other organizations of repute such as CEGIS, BCAS,<br />
and IUCN Bangladesh, among others. Representatives<br />
from premiere private audio-visual channels like ATN<br />
Bangla and Channel I also attended the meeting.<br />
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Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
From the Indian side, participants included offi cials<br />
from the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Ministry<br />
of Finance, Doordarshan, Department of Environment,<br />
Govt. of West Bengal, Directorate of Forests, Govt.<br />
of West Bengal besides academicians from Calcutta<br />
University, Institute of Social Welfare and Business<br />
Management (IISWBM) and other non-governmental<br />
organizations of repute such as WWF- India, CARITAS,<br />
EnGIO and Welthungerhilfe, among others. ATN<br />
Bangla, a Bengali language television channel, deputed<br />
a representative from its Kolkata offi ce as well.<br />
Th e World Bank was represented by senior offi cials<br />
from its offi ces in Washington DC, New Delhi, and<br />
Dhaka.<br />
Th rough 4th and 5th October’ 2012, seven<br />
technical sessions were held on thematic areas like<br />
Geomorphology, Agriculture, Fishery and Biodiversity,<br />
Public Health, Disaster Response, Tiger Conservation,<br />
and Media & Communication. Th ese sessions were<br />
preceded by an inaugural session where the broad<br />
aim and objective of the <strong>workshop</strong> was introduced by<br />
the panel of experts being involved directly with the<br />
organisation of the meeting.<br />
In the concluding session, a matrix was formulated<br />
with broad heads such as Policy, Research and<br />
Implementation based on the technical presentations<br />
and the comments/ discussions/ recommendations<br />
triggered by those during earlier sessions. Subsequently,<br />
joint concept notes on key issues as identifi ed were<br />
presented by <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> teams being formed among<br />
the participants.<br />
All the proposed concepts were thoroughly<br />
reviewed and it was agreed in general that those being<br />
<strong>trans</strong>formative and <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> in nature, would<br />
be pursued by the Sundarban Stakeholder Network.<br />
It was also agreed upon that Sundarban Stakeholder<br />
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Network would have a dedicated secretariat; with to be undertaken under the aegis and facilitation of<br />
Indian and Bangladesh chapters. Th e World Bank, Sundarban Stakeholder Network - once the two national<br />
in general, was supportive to the idea of a common governments concur to such an idea.<br />
Sundarban Stakeholders Network secretariat and A six member committee (four from Bangladesh<br />
expressed willingness to fi nancially support the exercise and two from India) was formed to follow up the<br />
– running of the secretariats in two countries and the discussed agendas; roadmap and also to maintain the<br />
key <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> and <strong>trans</strong>formative projects as momentum.<br />
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Prologue<br />
Sundarban is a pristine ecosystem, located at the<br />
southern fringe of state of West Bengal within India<br />
and Bangladesh, which harbours unparalleled biodiversity.<br />
Th e ecosystem, considered one of the seven most<br />
important wetlands globally, is internationally recognised<br />
as one of the major climatic hotspots.<br />
Th e eco-region, including the human inhabited<br />
part of Indian Sundarban and the Sundarban Impact<br />
<strong>Zone</strong> in Bangladesh, has faced several hazardous events<br />
of natural origin in last few years. Th e events include<br />
series of high intensity cyclones impacting the region<br />
both in Bangladesh and West Bengal in India. Besides<br />
such high intensity weather events; the eco-region is<br />
also faced with other environmental deterrents – both<br />
climatic and non-climatic - like relative sea level rise,<br />
reduced fl ow of freshwater into the mangrove system,<br />
very high population density, indiscriminate fi shing and<br />
prawn seed collection, degradation of forests and net<br />
land loss due to erosion on the Indian side.<br />
Experts have always felt that a <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong><br />
stakeholder interface – of independent experts,<br />
organisations, academic institutes, business institutes,<br />
tourism bodies, media and others supplemented by<br />
relevant government departments/ organisations - is of<br />
urgent requirement to fi nd out bouquet of sustainable<br />
solutions for conserving, protecting and restoring the<br />
Sundarban ecosystem; as many of the problems are<br />
common to both countries in roots and ramifi cation.<br />
Clearly the path to fi nd the solution lies in visualizing<br />
the eco-region as one bio-geographical entity.<br />
With this focus, a high level joint stakeholder<br />
initiative was organised in Kolkata in April 2010, to<br />
which non-profi t Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong><br />
Organisation (EnGIO) played a pivotal role along<br />
with number of other civil society organisations<br />
from India and Bangladesh, where the then ministers<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
of environment & forest from India & Bangladesh<br />
participated. Subsequently World Wide Fund for Nature<br />
(WWF-India) also catered a similar eff ort predominantly<br />
among the academicians and professionals.<br />
Subsequent to such eff ort of non-state actors to<br />
bring independent experts, civil society organisations,<br />
academicians and researchers as well as relevant<br />
government organisations on a common platform<br />
from both sides – as stated - in September 2011,<br />
the governments of two countries signed number<br />
of ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MoU) and<br />
protocols, including an MoU on conservation of the<br />
Sundarban and a protocol for conservation of Royal<br />
Bengal Tigers in the Sundarban.<br />
In light of the above, and to complement stated<br />
government action, the need to formulate and formalise<br />
a <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> Sundarban Stakeholder Network has<br />
to be appreciated. It is felt that such stakeholder network<br />
of independent experts, organisations, academic and<br />
business institutes, tourism bodies, and the media -<br />
supplemented by relevant government departments/<br />
organisations - is the need of the hour to fi nd a bouquet<br />
of solutions for conserving the unique natural heritage,<br />
and to usher in sustainable development in the ecoregion.<br />
Th ere is also a tremendous scope of learning from<br />
each other and learning jointly to address the multiple<br />
challenges exacerbated by global climate change.<br />
Th e proposed stakeholder network aims to create<br />
opportunities for enhanced sharing of information related<br />
to - but not restricted to - biodiversity, geomorphology,<br />
climate, freshwater fl ows, communication, public<br />
health, natural disasters and related social dynamics<br />
that can supplement conservation initiatives and<br />
sustainable development in the Sundarban eco-region.<br />
Th e network, over a period of time, targets to facilitate<br />
better coordinated and improved policy decisions<br />
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regarding the Sundarban eco-region on both sides of the Th e approach of the meeting was to discuss the<br />
international border, not only to preserve the sensitive drivers of change (both anthropogenic and natural<br />
eco-region but also to improve the quality of life and including climate induced) in Sundarban and the<br />
livelihoods of the millions living in the Sundarban impacts of them on its ecosystem including the people<br />
delta.<br />
of the eco-region through the intervention of experts<br />
As a curtain-raiser to the formulation and across the border. Th e considered drivers included high<br />
operationalisation of such network, a two-day <strong>trans</strong>- intensity weather events, change in salinity, relative<br />
<strong>boundary</strong> meeting was organised jointly by non- sea level rise, change in rainfall regime, development<br />
profi ts WWF-India and EnGIO along with Institute defi cit, human interventions (historical to current and<br />
of Environment Studies and Wetland Management upstream to local) and tourism. Th e areas, upon which<br />
(IESWM), Department of Environment, Government impacts were considered, include status of countering<br />
of West Bengal under the aegis of its World Bank disasters, embankment, fi shery, agriculture, socio-<br />
supported <strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> Management cultural condition/quality of life including displacement<br />
project during 3-6 October 2012 - on board MV and migration, livelihood, tiger and its habitat and<br />
Paramahamsa of Vivada Inland Waterways Ltd - while mangrove ecosystem. Communication including media<br />
cruising through the Indian Sundarban.<br />
communication was considered an important cog in<br />
successful operation of the network.<br />
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Inaugural Session<br />
The session was moderated by Somnath Bhattacharya,<br />
Additional Project Director of ICZM project,<br />
West Bengal. Aft er a formal introduction of the<br />
participants, the session began with the welcome speech<br />
of Arijit Banerjee; Director of IESWM and Senior Environment<br />
Offi cer of Govt. of West Bengal, who emphasized<br />
on conservation of Sundarban through joint<br />
participation of India and Bangladesh. Banerjee underlined<br />
that the ecosystems cannot be divided and stressed<br />
on the need to make use of opportunities of learning<br />
from each other. He also observed the requirement to<br />
traverse the path of inclusive planning to upgrade the<br />
livelihood of people in Sundarban keeping in contention<br />
the aspirations and necessities of people from both<br />
sides of border.<br />
Tapas Paul, an expert from World Bank, referred<br />
about the past initiatives and stressed on the need to<br />
formalise and institutionalise the process of engagement<br />
between various actors from the two countries. Pal dwelt<br />
on the ongoing activities of World Bank in the region<br />
in two countries and promised to help action oriented<br />
programmes as emerged from the initiative.<br />
Herbert Acquay, Chief South Asia; World Bank<br />
offi ce, Washington, spelt out that Sundarban has been<br />
Arijit Banerjee<br />
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a priority for the Bank and emphasised its commitment<br />
to support generation and dissemination of applied<br />
knowledge, capacity building and mobilization of<br />
fi nances from Bank through the vehicles of bilateral<br />
and multilateral processes. He specifi cally promised<br />
fi nancial support to the process undertaken in the<br />
<strong>workshop</strong> if the request for the same is routed through<br />
governmental channels.<br />
Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad, Country Representative<br />
for IUCN Bangladesh, called for supportive and<br />
supplementary actions catering to policy change for<br />
improving ecosystem and livelihood security as well<br />
as promotion of stewardship for equitable benefi t<br />
sharing under Forest Department’s leadership. Th e<br />
expert underlined the importance of civil society<br />
participation in the process and emphasised that<br />
due importance should be given on areas like socioeconomics,<br />
biodiversity conservation, ecological<br />
productivity, environmental security, good governance,<br />
communication, management shift and multiple use of<br />
natural resources.<br />
Sejal Worah, Director Programs – WWF-India,<br />
presented an overview of the projects where WWF-<br />
India has been working at tandem with the government<br />
L-R: Somnath Bhattacharya, Jayanta Basu, Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad,<br />
Tapas Paul, Herbert Acquay, Sejal Worah<br />
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collaboratively; as proposed in the current Sundarban Network and pointed out the possible positive fallouts<br />
project. She harped on the present development of such an exercise. Basu dwelt on the model of the<br />
model as pursued in general and stressed on the need collaborative action of non-state & state actors and<br />
to revisit the same. On Sundarban, she emphasized on outlined the imperative importance of acting together in<br />
the similarity of the situation and challenges in both case of Sundarban eco-region; which has a high degree<br />
countries and argued for a development paradigm where of environmental stake along with development defi cit.<br />
developmental debts may prove manageable.<br />
Basu along with Banerjee and other experts present on<br />
Jayanta Basu, Director of Environment Governed dias released a publication called Bon beyond border;<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation (EnGIO), explained at length<br />
the germination of the idea of Sundarban Stakeholder<br />
which has showcased the <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> meeting.<br />
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Technical Session<br />
A. Geomorphology<br />
B. Agriculture<br />
C. Fishery and Biodiversity<br />
D. Public Health<br />
E. Disaster Response<br />
F. Tiger Conservation<br />
G. Communication
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A. Geomorphology<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Title: Geomorphology<br />
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Dr. Maminul Haque Sarker<br />
Deputy Executive Director (Development)<br />
Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services<br />
Dr. Maminul Haque Sarker oriented his presentation<br />
on the change in physical processes which<br />
impacts the dynamics of Sundarban Delta. While the<br />
geological formation of the Sundarban is of comparatively<br />
recent origin, the hydrology of Sundarban is dominated<br />
by the freshwater fl ow from rivers Ganga, Brahmaputra<br />
and Meghna; which exhibit very high seasonal<br />
variation in discharge.<br />
He also pointed out that this estuary is an active<br />
delta building one and is progressing towards east.<br />
Delta has progressed about 50 km towards the sea and<br />
the net accretion was 1700 sq km during the last 60<br />
years. In the last two decades the net accretion in the<br />
Meghna Estuary area is about 12 sq km / year. Rivers<br />
are also continuously adjusting with the process of delta<br />
building and are expected to be unstable in future.<br />
In recent years, the Farakka Barrage, built in 1974<br />
on the River Ganga within India, has also aff ected<br />
freshwater fl ow into the Bangladesh part of the<br />
Sundarban. His presentation also dealt with the eff ect<br />
of polder in the rivers. It has been illustrated how the<br />
river Daud Khali has been shrinking very rapidly since<br />
polder was constructed in mid 1990. Polder reduces<br />
the tidal prism allowing sedimentation in river bed and<br />
the tidal pumping process brings the sediment to the<br />
channels in deposite prone areas. Polders, hence, cause<br />
large scale drainage congestions in tidal plains along the<br />
northern periphery of the Sundarban. Th e main source<br />
of sweet water into the Sundarban is the Gorai River.<br />
Due to upstream withdrawal of water in the Ganges<br />
Eff ects of coastal polders on rivers<br />
1. Polders in the southwest reduce the tidal prism,<br />
which subsequently allows the sedimentation in the<br />
river bed.<br />
2. So-called tidal pumping process, brings the sediment<br />
to the channels to the deposition prone areas.<br />
3. Polders thus cause large-scale drainage congestions<br />
in the tidal plains, along the northern periphery of<br />
the Sundarban.<br />
Eff ects of Reduced sweet water input<br />
1. Due to upstream withdrawal of water in the Ganges,<br />
the parent river of the Gorai and morphological<br />
processes at the off -take, the sweet water has been<br />
reduced into the Sundarban.<br />
2. Reduction of sweet water caused the increase the<br />
salinity.<br />
(parent river of the Gorai) and morphological processes<br />
at the off -take, the sweet water has been reduced in the<br />
Sundarban causing increase in salinity.<br />
Dr. Sarker concluded with the poser that “Can<br />
Sundarban be able to adapt those changes induced by<br />
human interventions in the system?” and remarked that<br />
a detailed study regarding the disturbances in eco system<br />
of Sundarbon caused by human Interventions is needed<br />
for planning the sustainability of Sundarban.<br />
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India:<br />
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Title: Understanding the Fluvial Processes Operating in the Ganga Delta<br />
Professor Kalyan Rudra<br />
Geographer and River Expert<br />
Member, West Bengal Pollution Control Board<br />
Advisor, Dept. of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal<br />
Professor Rudra began with a geomorphic prologue<br />
of Sundarban. Sundarban, the largest delta in the<br />
world, receives the highest sediment load globally but<br />
still is not growing - rather sinking - from North-apex.<br />
Th e Bengal Basin covers an area of 140975 sq km out of<br />
which sub aqueous Delta and Bengal Delta cover 23362<br />
sq km and 57506 sq km respectably. Th e fl ood in the<br />
delta is sediment dispersal mechanism and – the expert<br />
emphasised – that the people of rural Bengal, in general,<br />
welcome low intensity fl ood as it leaves behind fertile<br />
silt on agricultural fi eld.<br />
Th e expert pointed out that, quiet ironically, the<br />
mechanism set into place to counter the low intensity<br />
fl oods has actually magnifi ed the problem. Since<br />
early 19th century, the engineering intervention into<br />
the fl uvial regime of Bengal delta started with the<br />
construction of embankments to achieve a freedom<br />
from low intensity fl ood; which, in turn, has catered<br />
to disturb the underlying hydrological system leading<br />
to decaying of the rivers and constricting of the river<br />
mouths causing high fl oods. At present there is about<br />
10,500 Km long embankment which protects the<br />
adjoining land from low intensity fl oods but impairs<br />
natural sediment dispersal mechanism resulting in<br />
distortion of natural drainage. In addition, due to<br />
interception of drainage system by the roads & railways,<br />
the fl oodable area gets expanded causing reduction in<br />
food production and outbreak of vector borne diseases;<br />
apart from bringing direct physical and livelihood<br />
hardship of exposed populace.<br />
Clearly the so called freedom from fl ood was<br />
achieved at the cost of interrupted sediment dispersal<br />
mechanism. Th e rain could not drain into the river. Th e<br />
villages in Sundarban are generally two meters below<br />
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SEDIMENT SUPPLY INTO THE DELTA<br />
(June 2010- May 2011)<br />
1. By the Ganga: 389 million tonnes.<br />
2. By the Chotanagpur rivers: 5 million tonnes<br />
3. By tidal push back from the estuary: 26 million<br />
tonnes.<br />
Professor Rudra pointed out the following<br />
observations:<br />
1. Ganga and Teesta rivers are migrating since 1787.<br />
2. River Brahmaputra has migrated westward.<br />
3. Main fl ow of Ganga is towards south east.<br />
4. River Damodar has migrated south east.<br />
5.<br />
Apex of delta has migrated south east.<br />
the high tidal mark whereas the forested islands have a<br />
diff erent scenario as the sedimentation has been allowed<br />
on them over the period of time. Th e whole dynamics<br />
has triggered an imbalance in the delta.<br />
Dr. Rudra pointed out that the approximate<br />
sediment supply into the delta during June 2010 &<br />
May 2011 was about 420 million tons shared by river<br />
Ganga (389 million tons), Chotonagpur Rivers (5<br />
million tons) & tidal push back from the estuary (26<br />
million tons). Th e tidal eff ect in the basin reaches up to<br />
Nabadwip in the north.<br />
Th e expert highlighted the geomorphological<br />
uncertainty of the delta by reminding that the course of<br />
the river Ganga has been constantly changing with even<br />
an oscillation to a scale of about 5 to 20 Km being found<br />
at diff erent sections.<br />
Rudra recognized that the coastal area shows<br />
considerable encroachment of the sea. Th e possible<br />
explanation may be lying in a range of reasons<br />
from subsidence of the land, silt trapping by manmade<br />
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reservoirs, formation of submarine canyon in the Bay of • Increasing storm surge and tidal invasion from<br />
Bengal to increasing storm surge & tidal invasion from<br />
the sea.<br />
the sea, global warming and thermal expansion of sea • Global warming and thermal expansion of seawater.<br />
water.<br />
Dr. Rudra summarised that the possible explanations<br />
of coastal retrogradation may be listed as:<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
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Subsidence of the land due to autocompaction<br />
of the sediment.<br />
Silt-trapping by man made reservoirs and<br />
wetlands of the delta.<br />
Continuous fl ush of the sediments into the<br />
“Swatch of no ground”- the submarine canyon<br />
of the Bay of Bengal.<br />
Th e river expert concluded with the statement<br />
that he does not have solution to combat the above; he<br />
believes that we must leave meandering space for the<br />
rivers. He observed that its perhaps high time to start a<br />
detailed research as to the optimum space required for<br />
the river and to position the embankment accordingly.<br />
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India:<br />
TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
Title: Future Research Needs on Sustainable Ground Water Management of Sundarban<br />
Professor Pradip K. Sikdar<br />
Geologist, Department of Environment Management,<br />
Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata<br />
Prof. Sikdar, who mainly dealt with ground water<br />
of the area, has focused on the non-availability of<br />
sweet water in Indian part of Sundarban; bounded between<br />
21° 32’ & 22° 40’ North and 88° 05’ & 89° East<br />
and covering an area of 9629 sq km with a Population<br />
of 4.5 million (2001). Th e area comprises of 54 islands<br />
and is located on the lower plain of the Ganga Delta.<br />
It was pointed out that generally in the Indian Sundarban<br />
brackish <strong>Zone</strong> extends down to 180 meters below<br />
ground level and fresh ground water is only available<br />
beyond the point. Generally potential fresh water bearing<br />
aquifers occur within 180 meter to 360 meter below<br />
ground level. Th e recharge mouth of the lower group<br />
of aquifers is in Kalyani, Ranaghat, Santipur, Bongaon<br />
& Gaighata areas. Tarakeswar, Nalikul, Mogra, Pandua<br />
area serves as recharge zone of the aquifers in the east at<br />
greater depth. Fresh water aquifers in shallow depths are<br />
also observed but the storage capacity of such aquifers<br />
cannot sustain for a long time if water is drawn extensively.<br />
It was suggested that the drinking / domestic tube<br />
wells may be placed at a deeper level. Th e farmers may also<br />
be made aware and advised to judiciously use the ground<br />
water for irrigation as the source is limited. Ground water<br />
utilization structures in this area have to be constructed<br />
giving due consideration to the regional hydrodynamic<br />
and hydro chemical scenario. Th is requires scientifi c<br />
management & planning for utilization of ground water<br />
in Sundarban. As the area is prone to frequent fl ooding,<br />
it is necessary that drinking water tube wells should be<br />
constructed on raised platforms (1.5 to 2 meter above<br />
the highest fl ood level), especially in fl ood shelters and<br />
strategic locations, so that fl ood aff ected people can get<br />
uncontaminated water from the tube wells. However<br />
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Objective of Future Research<br />
The primary objective of any research on groundwater<br />
system of Sundarban should be to build a framework for<br />
sustainable groundwater development in the Sundarban<br />
keeping in mind the subsurface hydro geochemical<br />
conditions and possible impact due to sea level rise in the<br />
future.<br />
A two-phase research can be being carried out<br />
First phase<br />
• Building the conceptual hydrogeological model of<br />
Sundarban<br />
• Understanding the subsurface geology of the area<br />
by drilling and constructing piezometer nests at<br />
diff erent depths at 5-6 locations on 4-5 N-S accessible<br />
lines.<br />
• Understand the hydro-geochemical processes of<br />
the aquifer system based on major and trace ion<br />
chemistry, isotope geochemistry water types, hydrochemical<br />
issues and multivariate statistical analysis<br />
to defi ne the interface between fresh and saline<br />
zones<br />
Second phase<br />
• Numerical modeling of the groundwater system to<br />
fi nd out the recharge areas of fresh groundwater<br />
under diff erent pumping scenario.<br />
it is recommended that water quality testing is done at<br />
least twice in a year. Th e paper has dealt in detail how to<br />
carry out the water quality measurement in fi eld.<br />
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B. Agriculture<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Title: Collective Action to Reduce Climate Disaster Risks<br />
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Dr. ASM Shahidul Haque<br />
Team leader, CCDRER Project<br />
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS)<br />
Salt water intrusion into the ground and recurrent<br />
droughts has caused substantial damage and loss<br />
to agriculture and allied sectors. Th e previous climate<br />
change triggered incidents were also not favourable for<br />
agriculture, fi shing and other natural resource-based<br />
livelihood practices I Sundarban.<br />
Dr. Haque cited the importance of having updated<br />
scientifi c knowledge across borders. He stressed that the<br />
collective actions are required to reduce climate catered<br />
risks and enhance resilience of the vulnerable coastal<br />
communities around Sundarban. He also stressed that<br />
introduction of salt tolerant varieties and practicing drip<br />
irrigation may boost the resilience of the community.<br />
Th e expert emphasised that the role of a good civil<br />
society outfi t is to pick some good examples across<br />
borders and replicate. Th e community will replicate the<br />
examples if they fi nd the practices useful and sustainable;<br />
opined Haque.<br />
Th e expert pointed out the need to undertake<br />
following actions to strengthen the capacity and<br />
resilience of a vulnerable community:<br />
Workshop; Training; Demonstration; Awareness;<br />
Alternative livelihood; Low-cost and renewable energy<br />
options; Promotion of agro-forestry and social forestry;<br />
Wider Partnership & Networking<br />
Dr. Haque also prioritized the climatic risks aff ecting<br />
crop production system as follows:<br />
Very severe risk: Salinity, Tidal surges, Drought, Erratic<br />
rainfall, Tidal fl ood, River erosion<br />
Recommendations:<br />
Adaptation in Agriculture in Bangladesh<br />
1. Adaptation measures in the contexts<br />
2. Promotion of climate resilient crops (salinity tolerant,<br />
submergence and drought tolerant varieties) of<br />
declining yields in coastal areas and<br />
3. Short duration and early crops<br />
4. Change in cropping patterns in the context of<br />
changes in by extremes (cyclones, tidal surge,<br />
seasons and weather patterns)<br />
5. Better farm management through new information<br />
dissemination, motivation and fl ood and water<br />
logging),<br />
6. Reduction of sweet water caused the increase the<br />
salinity.<br />
Severe risk: Temperature variation, Salinity, Drought,<br />
Short duration of winter season, Water-logging<br />
Moderate risk: Tidal surges, Heat fl ow, New weeds,<br />
Pests & diseases<br />
Low risk: Cold wave, Soil wetness, Fogginess<br />
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Title: Sunderban – The issues in Agriculture<br />
Anshuman Das<br />
Regional Project Coordinator<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> Farming at Welthungerhilfe<br />
Das expressed the concern of rising expenditure in<br />
cultivation and cited a common comment from<br />
the farmers: “Th e profi t is hardly seen. Yield can be<br />
more if I can be in a position to spend more”.<br />
Th e expert explained the characteristics of<br />
Sundarban agriculture and cited the impact caused at<br />
micro level by the blocking of number of channels to<br />
facilitate shrimp farming. Th e channel dynamics (infl ow<br />
and outfl ow of water) has been severely impacted as a<br />
result; claimed the expert. Low infi ltration rate and<br />
poorly aerated soil poses a serious problem of water<br />
conditions vis-à-vis agriculture during at least four<br />
months in Sundarban. Th e rainfall has also become<br />
very unpredictable nowadays and production of kharif<br />
crop is completely destabilised. Increasing frequency<br />
and intensity of storms coupled with warmer winter<br />
and summer are stated to be posing a serious threat to<br />
agriculture in Sundarban.<br />
Following are the characteristics of agriculture in<br />
Sundarban:<br />
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Moderate to high salinity<br />
Low infi ltration and poorly aerated soil<br />
Disruption of natural drainage system<br />
Water takes long time to recede<br />
Water table is low, more sallow pump in recent<br />
years for boro paddy<br />
Chemical intensive farming<br />
Small landholding<br />
Poor infrastructure<br />
Adaptive Principles<br />
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2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
Use of locally adapted plants, animals etc. reduce the<br />
need for high external inputs.<br />
Improving drainage system, mulch farming and<br />
cover crop will help reducing salinity.<br />
Mixed/relay/rotation cropping of plants with<br />
diff erent root depth & structure, resulting in optimal<br />
utilization of water & nutrient & higher resilience<br />
against environmental stress.<br />
Irrigation using surface water.<br />
Biological soil inputs, which enhance capacity of soil<br />
to store water, carbon & nutrients reducing need for<br />
synthetic chemicals / soil nutrients<br />
As per records, there has been a signifi cant increase<br />
in the settlement from 1226 sq km to 1666 sq km<br />
during the period 2001-2008, while the available<br />
agricultural land has been reduced from 2149 sq km to<br />
1691 sq km. Th is land use shift , along with the growth<br />
of population, implies an increasing threat to food<br />
security in Sundarban. Multi-storied agro-forestry is the<br />
need of the hour in Sundarban as stressed by the expert.<br />
It was suggested that the model should be adopted by<br />
government agencies. Projects on increasing agriculture<br />
resilience should integrate animal, bird, fi sh, insects,<br />
micro organism. Th e approaches developed should<br />
integrate local knowledge and DRR approaches.<br />
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C. Fishery and Biodiversity<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Title: Fisheries Sector of Sundarbans Ecosystem — A Bangladesh perspective<br />
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Prof. Dewan Ali Ahsan, PhD<br />
Chairman, Department of Fisheries<br />
University of Dhaka<br />
“Science knows no country and we cannot divide the ecosystem”<br />
reminded Prof. Dewan at the very beginning.<br />
Ahsan pointed out that Sundarban ecosystem,<br />
particularly the aquatic resources, has been increasing<br />
falling prey to range of pollutants such as oil spillage,<br />
heavy metals and agrochemicals. Increase in temperature<br />
and sea level rise are also seriously aff ecting the<br />
Sundarban ecosystem and bio-diversity. Bio-indicator<br />
species like Dinophysis norvegica points to moderately<br />
polluted water quality of the estuary.<br />
Brackish water and marine species are dominant in<br />
Sundarban. Prof. Dewan cited and explained the ecology<br />
of Hilsa and threats related to it. He pointed that 79% of<br />
the Hilsa stock is shared between India and Bangladesh.<br />
Owing to threats like over harvesting and climate related<br />
stress (delayed rainfall), the Hilsa stock is believed to<br />
be depleting but there have been limited studies on the<br />
standing stock of Hilsa and other aquatic fi sh.<br />
He also discussed the dynamics of eff ective<br />
regulation practices in Sundarban for protection of<br />
Hilsa and the eff ect of same on fi shermen working in<br />
the region.<br />
Recommendations:<br />
Sustainable fi shery management<br />
1. Hilsa is a highly migratory <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> fi sh, so<br />
joint initiative (Bangladesh, India and Myanmar) is<br />
essential.<br />
2. Temporary ban of Jatka and brood Hilsa fi shing<br />
(during peak spawning season) should be maintained<br />
not only in Bangladesh but also in India to maintain<br />
the optimum stock.<br />
3. Joint action may be taken to control diseases.<br />
4. Stock assessment studies.<br />
5. Department of Fisheies: capacity building for<br />
strong monitoring system-Joint cell for Sundarbans<br />
ecosystem conservation<br />
6. E-fl ow concept<br />
7. Awareness building programme using media<br />
8. Gear restriction at downstream so that fi sh can easily<br />
migrate to upstream<br />
Indiscriminate collection of prawn seedlings<br />
(through push and drag nets) is also impacting the<br />
fi sheries. Any development of polder around the system<br />
would impact the breeding cycle of fi shes and would<br />
have a trailing eff ect on fi shery sector of Sundarban.<br />
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India:<br />
Title: Sunderban Resources and Prospects<br />
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Professor Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay<br />
Head & Associate Professor,<br />
Department of Environmental Science,<br />
University of Calcutta<br />
“....It is the quality of species which determines the stability<br />
of the ecosystem. A detailed account of the keystone species<br />
is required to be conducted....” was pointed out at the<br />
outset.<br />
Dr. Mukhopadhyay explained about the ecosystem<br />
dynamics and interplay of biodiversity groups with<br />
special reference to crabs. Shrimps and prawns constitute<br />
the most important component of fi shery in the zone.<br />
Th e most important crustaceans’ species are Penaeus<br />
mondon and Macrobrachium rosenbergi.<br />
Dr. Mukhopadhyay also stressed that nekton and<br />
benthic molluscan community and fi shery are aff ected<br />
due to the change in plankton community. It was also<br />
observed that the planktonic community is changing<br />
due to the change in physico-chemical variation of<br />
ambient aquatic phase. Th e ambient aquatic phase is<br />
governed by various factors like salinization, alteration<br />
of pH etc.<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> coastal and<br />
marine management<br />
Highly ecological,<br />
chemical and biological<br />
diversity: needs<br />
economic valuation<br />
Sunderban<br />
Community<br />
Participation<br />
Thrust areas of research can be:<br />
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1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
Needs in mangrove management<br />
Documentation<br />
Diversity and Stability<br />
Ecology<br />
Economic evaluation<br />
Behaviour/ Ethology<br />
Bio prospecting and<br />
Adaptation Studies<br />
Dr. Mukhopadhyay also stressed on medicinal and<br />
pharmaceutical interface of the mangrove resources.<br />
Diverse algal population can be served both as a source<br />
of nutrition and pharmacologically important bioactive<br />
molecules.<br />
Monitoring the impact<br />
of climate change<br />
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D. Public Health<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Title: Public health in Sundarbans<br />
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Dr. Soumitra Roy<br />
Public Health Expert<br />
Consultant, UNICEF<br />
Dr. Soumitra Roy, a public health consultant associated<br />
with Unicef, has given a presentation on<br />
the public health scenario in the Indian part of Sundarban.<br />
Extreme geographical barriers and abject poverty<br />
among most of the islanders have made the routine<br />
public health services inadequate and largely ineff ective.<br />
Roy reminded that out of the 19 blocks in Indian Sundarban,<br />
six are extremely inaccessible and lack even the<br />
basic facilities; eight are remote and severely underdeveloped<br />
and remaining fi ve are in main land with greater<br />
accessibility and somewhat better living conditions.<br />
People in the delta are exposed to various geoclimatic<br />
hazards in addition to the stress catered by<br />
poor infrastructure and uncertainties of livelihood.<br />
Chronic poverty aggravates the vulnerability to health<br />
risks. Roy drew a grim picture of Sundarban’s public<br />
heath scenario with examples cited from Gosaba and<br />
Patharpratima blocks, where on average one public<br />
health centre (PHC) is catering to the health needs of<br />
110,000 people, which is clearly unsustainable.<br />
Women and children are stated to be most vulnerable.<br />
Th e public health expert cited that for delivery, a woman<br />
has to travel on an average 8 kms consuming 4-5 hours<br />
of time with a huge physical strain. Th e travelling is a<br />
nightmare aft er dusk and anytime during the monsoon.<br />
Moreover in an inaccessible terrain, oft en likes<br />
of boats and van rickshaws are required to ferry the<br />
emergency patients; which adds to the risk. Naturally<br />
it is no surprise that the institutional delivery in<br />
Sundarban was about 29 % in 2007-08, way below of<br />
the state average of 40.1% to 43.1%. Th e expert pointed<br />
out that on ground the health programme like IMR,<br />
MMR, Geriatric care and ICDS do not exist in the area.<br />
Short term measures<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
Training for Dais (local women helping in home<br />
delivery) to support ‘home delivery’<br />
Improvement in quality of services through RMPs<br />
Strengthening of ASHA initiative of Govt.<br />
Advocacy with PRI to provide one hand pump<br />
for every 250 people and sanitary toilets with all<br />
families<br />
Strategic communication planning for home based<br />
diarrhoea management<br />
Ensuring 100% immunisation to reduce infant deaths<br />
related to measles (will be a part of ASHA initiative<br />
but Govt. to ensure service delivery)<br />
Increase ANC coverage to reduce maternal mortality<br />
Infrastructure bottleneck ranges from human resource<br />
to power supply. Dr Roy stated that the majority of<br />
PHCs and BPHCs are understaff ed, and the electricity<br />
supply is limited; resulting in underperformance and<br />
underutilization of even the existing facilities. Moreover,<br />
he stressed on absenteeism and unaccountability that<br />
hurt credibility and reliability of curative services<br />
off ered by the government.<br />
Delivering a broad picture of the public health in<br />
Sundarban, Dr. Roy highlighted that more than 50%<br />
children (0-3 years) are malnourished. He pointed<br />
out signifi cant number of malnourished children<br />
chronically suff er from diarrhea or respiratory tract<br />
infections or skin rash and receive partial symptomatic<br />
treatment mainly from local quacks. Most importantly,<br />
child vaccination against common dangerous infections<br />
is oft en aff ected due to non-availability of vaccines in<br />
the sub centres. In Sundarban, the rate of absolute non-<br />
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coverage of vaccination is as high as 7% while in the<br />
entire West Bengal the same is about 3%.<br />
Long term recommendations<br />
Poverty and poor infrastructure compelled the 1. Advocacy with Govt. to improve institutional health<br />
delta people to rely on Registered Medical Practitioners services<br />
(RMPs) or quacks. Apart from the fact that the non 2. Advocacy with PRI to undertake greater role in public<br />
qualifi ed doctors provide friendly and personalized<br />
health sphere<br />
behaviors and serve on credit; they are oft en the ones<br />
available during emergency. Dr. Roy also informed that<br />
around 22% of 31210 families do not have sanitary<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
Community managed communication for eff ective<br />
behaviour change<br />
Supporting communities to improve their livelihood<br />
system<br />
toilet facilities in Patharpratima block and at any given 5. Support to improve nutrition of the mother and<br />
point of time 5% tube wells are non-functional while child<br />
6% of all diseases are diarrhoea (WHO, 2006). High 6. Support to improve drinking water and sanitary<br />
rate of hookworm infestation contributes to anemia.<br />
toilet facilities<br />
Dr. Roy stressed to strengthen the ASHA initiative<br />
of Govt. and strategic communication planning for<br />
home based diarroea management to be initiated. Th e<br />
expert also insisted on the need of 100% immunization<br />
7. Making all stakeholders aware of climate change<br />
issues and its impact<br />
to reduce infant deaths related to measles as well as 1. Community based ground water conservation<br />
heightened anti natal coverage (ANC) to reduce 2. PPP model for critical curative care<br />
maternal mortality.<br />
3. Eff ective communication on preventive health<br />
On the broad remedial part, Dr Roy stressed on<br />
issues<br />
an array of short term and long term measures and also 4. Livelihood adaptation in sync with the climate<br />
suggested that the following research objectives can be<br />
initiated in Sundarban:<br />
change<br />
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E. Disaster Response<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Title: Communities’ Observations and Disaster Perceptions in an<br />
Age of Climate Change<br />
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M. Mokhlesur Rahman<br />
Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), Bangladesh<br />
Rahman began with the basic premise that disaster<br />
risk and climate change are two threats to human<br />
well-being those reinforce – and magnify - one other.<br />
He asserted that the occupational groups have diff erent<br />
impact perceptions about climate related risks.<br />
Th e impacts of reduced rain, drought and salinity<br />
have led to convert canals/ rivers to crop lands/ fi shshrimp<br />
pond and cause major damage to freshwater<br />
fi shes.Th e expert pointed out that more oft en than not,<br />
the local community stands unaware about the actual<br />
Recommendations:<br />
• Ecosystem-based approach ( integrated NRM-DRR-<br />
CCA) with nested CBOs with eff ective networking<br />
and consensus building may open up conduits for<br />
large ecosystems like “Sundarban” management<br />
• Trans-<strong>boundary</strong> measures are the necessary<br />
conditions for success of some types of local<br />
adaptation (e.g. uncertainty of future upstream<br />
water supplies threatens stability of local adaptation,<br />
technology and data sharing, joint management,<br />
etc.)<br />
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cause and eff ect relationship regarding the phenomena inundation had polluted agricultural lands, ponds;<br />
such as ‘global warming’ and ‘climate change’. In this damaged houses; killed livestock; and led to mauling<br />
context he referred the terms such as climate-resilience of mangroves and other plantations, freshwater fi sh ,<br />
(<strong>trans</strong>formative adaptation), embankments, drainage, shrimps. As a consequence, the shrimp faming has come<br />
freshwater availability, good governance, etc.<br />
to a halt for over two years and Chakbara now faces<br />
Th e expert opined that to have a sustained impact severe livelihood crisis. Rahman also observed that poor<br />
on the livelihoods of the people, all the stakeholders management of Sundarban fi sheries including in its<br />
should come in a common platform and develop three sanctuaries (non-weather stressor) has accelerated<br />
integrated management practices. Rahman cited two decline in fi sheries production and biodiversity.<br />
case studies - one on the village Fultala and other on Bangladesh researcher reminded that high level of<br />
the village, Chakbara – to highlight the negative impact spatial variability exists even within such small coastal<br />
of climate change on socio-economic conditions of area in terms of livelihoods, disaster and climate change<br />
exposed populace.<br />
issues. Hence he argued in favour of an ecosystems based<br />
According to Rahman, Fultala (primarily a rice approach with eff ective networking and consensus<br />
farming village) had experienced decline of rice, building to open up conduits for the management<br />
vegetables and also drop in freshwater fi sh catch mainly of large ecosystems like Sundarban. Rahman also<br />
due to erratic rainfalls and prolonged drought. Aft er emphasised the need of <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> measures<br />
Aila, the misery only manifolded. Th e expert also for successfully adopting relevant local adaptations<br />
referred how Chakbara village, a Shrimp farming village (uncertainty of future upstream water supply threatens<br />
and dependent on Sundarban rivers and lower estuary stability of local adaptation), technology and data<br />
for livelihoods, has suff ered severely during and aft er<br />
Aila. He explained how the prolonged saline water<br />
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India:<br />
Title: Managing Disasters in Sundarbans<br />
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Jude Henriques<br />
International Disaster Management Consultant<br />
Caritas Germany<br />
Mr. Jude Henriques stressed on developing proper<br />
early warning system and focussed on how it can<br />
be communicated to the local community during disasters.<br />
He defi ned a “Disaster” as a serious disruption of<br />
the functioning of a community or a society causing<br />
widespread human, material, economic or environmental<br />
losses which exceed the ability of the aff ected community<br />
or society to cope with its own resources.<br />
He explained the disaster crunch mode which<br />
states that a disaster happens only when a hazard aff ects<br />
vulnerable people. Th is model shows that vulnerability<br />
(pressure), rooted in socio-economic and political<br />
processes, has to be addressed (released) to reduce<br />
the risk of disaster. Th e expert, with experience of<br />
working in both Indian and Bangladesh Sundarban,<br />
broadly stressed on involving communities to counter<br />
the impacts from natural disaster. He explained at<br />
length the vulnerability of the area from high intensity<br />
tropical cyclones; expected to hit and cause damage to<br />
Sundarban. According to several reports, such events<br />
only stand to increase. Th e disaster manager especially<br />
talked about experience of Aila which had devastated<br />
Components of early warning system<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
Make sure that there is an early warning system<br />
in place understood by your communities. Early<br />
warnings can be delivered via radio, television,<br />
mobile phones, or even door-to-door notice<br />
Make sure that the emergency plan is working<br />
Ensure that people understand what they will need<br />
to do before and after a hurricane. (People may have<br />
to wait for 2-3 days after a hurricane before outside<br />
help arrives.)<br />
Indian Sundarban. He explained how some of the<br />
extremely severe cyclones had barely given a miss to<br />
Indian Sundarban apart from Aila and emphasised how<br />
both the community and administration presently stand<br />
extremely under-prepared if such a high intensity cyclone<br />
actually hits Indian Sundarban. Henriques focused on<br />
the need of better quality of information sharing as well<br />
as preparedness to face any disaster. However, disaster<br />
management consultant pointed out new age livelihood<br />
practices like using tin roofs instead of previously used<br />
thatched roofs are detrimental for cause.<br />
He further explained the ignorance of the<br />
community towards early warning that has always led<br />
them to be the victims of disaster. So what nations can<br />
do at its best to be more protected is to raise community<br />
awareness about high intensity storms and the risks<br />
associated with these storms.<br />
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Title: Disaster Management Preparedness in Indian Sundarban<br />
Kakoli Sen Sarma<br />
Geologist and Remote Sensing specialist, SPMU,<br />
ICZM project of Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management Kolkata<br />
Kolkata based Geologist stressed on the importance<br />
of using a well calibrated modelling of trajectory<br />
of oil spill and suspended pollutant in the Indian parts<br />
of Sundarban. Th e expert identifi ed the role of enhanced<br />
trade including both import and export from Kolkata<br />
Port Trust as a possible reason. She pointed out that in<br />
a complicated estuarine system as in Sundarban, tidal<br />
current alone is enough to drift the oil slick/ pollutant;<br />
maximizing threat though water current and wind normally<br />
stand out as key variables for modelling in marine<br />
environment.<br />
Sen Sarma reminded mangrove, both dense and<br />
thin, is prone to high risk followed by intertidal fl at;<br />
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both bare and vegetated. Th e expert stressed the need on<br />
fi nding more vulnerable coastal habitat areas through<br />
GIS analysis and risk assessment & undertakes priority<br />
actions in such habitats.<br />
In order to arrest oil spill, the geologist highlighted<br />
the importance of disseminating knowledge and<br />
coordination with the respective departments<br />
beforehand so that impact of such disasters get buff ered.<br />
Like the earlier experts, she too advocated the urgent<br />
need of the cross <strong>boundary</strong> interaction and support to<br />
tackle various disasters.<br />
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F. Tiger Conservation<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Title: Tiger & Co-management-Bangladesh Forest Department<br />
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Md. Akbar Hossain and Md. Mozaharul Islam<br />
Forest Department, Bangladesh<br />
Md. Mozaharul Islam explained the tiger ecology<br />
in Sundarban. He also stressed the co-management<br />
in Sundarban and its status in Bangladesh Sundarban.<br />
Th e Ministry of Environment and Forest has issued<br />
Gazette notifi cation in this regard and approved legal<br />
formation of the co-management organizations. Th e<br />
government has also approved to provide 50 per cent of<br />
the revenue raised from visitor entry fee from PAs to the<br />
Co-management Organization (CMC).<br />
Based on the success of interventions in Bangladesh<br />
and taking account the limitation of forest conservation<br />
and management, the Government of Bangladesh<br />
(GOB) has decided to adopt the Co-management<br />
approach and to involve local people in the natural<br />
resource conservation and management through<br />
collaboration and active participation. Th e basis of such<br />
collaboration and participation would be “equitable<br />
sharing of benefi ts”.<br />
Recommendations:<br />
1. Behaviour study is a necessity to make appropriate<br />
approaches. To enrich knowledge on tiger behaviour<br />
more research is needed. It may open more avenues<br />
for tiger conservation initiatives.<br />
2. Joint tiger census<br />
3. Selection of best practices and protocols<br />
4. Allowing the civil society to assume ever more<br />
important roles and responsibilities<br />
Md. Akbar Hossain stressed that without<br />
participation of local people, it is extremely diffi cult to<br />
manage the Sundarban effi ciently and ensure its longterm<br />
sustainability.<br />
Th e experts pointed out the need to follow a<br />
common protocol in case of tiger census.<br />
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India:<br />
Title: Wildlife governance and confl icts<br />
Dr. Subrat Mukherjee<br />
Field Director, Sundarban Tiger Reserve<br />
Dr. Mukherjee explained the protection regime<br />
and administrative structure of Sundarban forests.<br />
Government of West Bengal has been practicing<br />
wildlife governance in Sundarban. Th e governance includes<br />
intensive protection of fl ora and fauna, mitigation<br />
of confl icts, eco development works, ecotourism<br />
and research, monitoring and evaluation.<br />
Dr. Mukherjee explained the tiger conservation in<br />
Sundarban and how JFMCs ( Joint Forest Management<br />
Committees) has played an important role towards<br />
conservation. He also explained that how alternative<br />
livelihood programs have helped the fringe village<br />
community to show a positive attitude towards tiger<br />
conservation claiming that also not a single retaliatory<br />
killing in Sundarban has happened for the last 11 years.<br />
Dr. Mukherjee also explained the management<br />
practices in Sundarban to reduce confl ict both inside<br />
and outside forest. He also cited the diff erent research<br />
(radio collaring, alternative livelihood programmes etc.)<br />
being undertaken in Sundarban.<br />
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Echo-Development Works<br />
1. Ponds<br />
2. Smokless Chullah<br />
3. Irrigation Channel (In Km.)<br />
4. Medical Camps<br />
5. Awareness and Training Camps<br />
6. Deep Tubewells<br />
7. Nursery (In Ha. = 2500 Seedlings)<br />
8. Fuel Wood Plantation (Ha.)<br />
9. Fruit Plants<br />
10. Brick Path (Km.)<br />
11. Solar Lights<br />
12. Solar Lanterns<br />
13. Micro-Planning Trainings<br />
14. Study Tours<br />
15. Community Centres<br />
16. Jetty<br />
17. Vocational Trainings.<br />
Recommendations:<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
6.<br />
7.<br />
Research on tiger ethology and straying behaviour.<br />
Provision of alternative livelihood programs to<br />
reduce dependencies on natural resources<br />
Restocking of prey base<br />
Joint tiger census<br />
Selection of best practices and protocols<br />
Allowing the civil society to assume ever more<br />
important roles and responsibilities<br />
Indo-Bangladesh collaborative platform<br />
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G. Communication<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
M. Monwarul Islam, Deputy Director General (News and Programme) Bangladesh TV<br />
Abdul Maqueeb Majumdar, Director Channel I<br />
Manas Ghosh, Correspondent ATN Bangla<br />
The Bangladeshi experts have a joint session on<br />
various facets of environment communication in<br />
general and Sundarban related communication in particular.<br />
Mr. M. Monwarul Islam, Deputy Director General<br />
(News and Programme) Bangladesh TV stated that<br />
environment is considered extremely important area<br />
of communication but rued the lack of commercial<br />
viability. However he insisted that BTV used to carry<br />
environment related programme in non-prime time<br />
slots. He expressed hope that the stated platform<br />
might provide them an opportunity to share inputs on<br />
Sundarban related programme soft ware in especially in<br />
the light of MoU signed between India and Bangladesh<br />
for co-operative work on Doordarshan Indian (Offi cial<br />
audio visual channel of India) and BTV Bangladesh.<br />
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Th e representative from private media houses<br />
also echoed their respective commitment to showcase<br />
environmental programmes. Maqueeb Majumdar,<br />
director of Channel I, shared that Channel I has been<br />
telecasting programme on environment and nature<br />
for a long period of time despite not receiving much<br />
fi nancial support but insisted that the programme<br />
has been well received within the wider audience in<br />
Bangladesh. Manas Ghosh , the correspondent of ATN<br />
Bangla, pointed out that their channel generally gives<br />
reasonable importance to environment and covers<br />
environment and climate change related issues widely.<br />
Ghosh reminded that ATN Bangla has been part of the<br />
initiative for building the proposed platform since it<br />
was visualized in 2009.<br />
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Title: Communicating Sundarban: Triggering Thoughts<br />
Jayanta Basu<br />
Environment Communications Expert<br />
Director, Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation<br />
Faculty, Dept. of Env. Sciences; Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication, Calcutta University<br />
Basu dealt at depth regarding both social and media<br />
communication especially in the context to Sundarban.<br />
He suggested that diff erent kind of communication<br />
model may be attempted based on a matrix of target<br />
audience and target agenda. He clarifi ed while in social<br />
communication, the targeted broad outputs include behavioural<br />
changes leading to more adaptive population<br />
as well as enhancing the quality of life per se; in case of<br />
media communication, the structure should be a two way<br />
mode between the communicators and target population.<br />
As Sundarban is at the hotbed of climate change being<br />
recognised by international organization, media communication<br />
should also target national and international<br />
audience, he suggested. Various formats of media communication,<br />
local vernacular paper, channel, short audio<br />
visual focus imbibing with mainstream media, global<br />
exposure through website and portal, etc. are proposed.<br />
It was pointed that no story of Sundarban would be completed<br />
unless it covers both India and Bangladesh.<br />
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Recommendation and resolution<br />
A <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> Sundarban Media Platform to be<br />
pushed.<br />
Follow up on the collaboration issue with both<br />
India and Bangladesh nodal persons (as per the<br />
MoU signed between Indian and Bangladesh on<br />
communication television channel)<br />
Explore options to prepare programme software at<br />
<strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> level, based on specifi c issues like<br />
Status of island, Sea level rise, Migration, Fishing etc.<br />
Generation of local and global media communication<br />
path on Sundarban<br />
Document case studies regarding <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong><br />
Sundarban<br />
A joint media platform under the aegis of Sundarban<br />
stakeholder network was proposed as a vehicle to leapfrog<br />
the issue.<br />
Remarks<br />
Th e session is a joint one and subsequently experts from both the countries interacted synergistically. Th e<br />
professionals reached consensus that communication is a low hanging fruit in case of <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> initiative and<br />
would be the appropriate instrument to roll on the initiative. Possibilities of undertakings of various collaborative<br />
<strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> media initiatives were discussed. Tapas Paul, environment expert from World Bank, pointed out<br />
that it may be a good idea to showcase Sundarban linked popular fi lm in television with insertion of small Sundarban<br />
related discussion and awareness snippets in between.<br />
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2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
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Interface Session<br />
The Interface Session has been divided into three<br />
parts –<br />
1. Based on the suggestions/ recommendations /<br />
observations shared based on the presentations<br />
made during the technical sessions, a matrix was<br />
formatted under three broad heads – Policy,<br />
Research and Implementation<br />
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2.<br />
3.<br />
Based on the matrix, as prepared, formulation<br />
of key <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> project ideas and follow<br />
up discussion on the ideas proposed<br />
Discussion in general about the way forward<br />
POLICY<br />
• Joint task force to be constituted by the governments to deal with potential threats with specifi c<br />
reference to 1) increasing salinity, 2) increasing cyclonic storm, 3) poaching, 4) impediments<br />
in the mechanism of sediment dispersal. Th e task force should meet stakeholders of both<br />
countries at least twice a year.<br />
• A mechanism for thorough exchange of knowledge on agricultural methods between India<br />
and Bangladesh<br />
• Along the line of coastal zone management, we should consider river fl ood plain<br />
management<br />
• Argue for more space for rivers<br />
• Educate planners about the adverse impact of putting up embankments<br />
• With rise in sea level can there be an initiative to advocate livelihood changes for the people<br />
of Sundarban?<br />
• Financing water harvesting structures through government programmes like National<br />
Employment<br />
• Guarantee programmes<br />
• Focus on strengthening the education system and include incorporation of Disaster Risk<br />
Management and Climate Change Adaptation in school curricula (and at Panchayat level)<br />
• Research fi ndings to inform policy making<br />
• For Sundarban, engineers, social scientists and biologists need to work in tandem<br />
• Review of existing policies, governance and strategies related to the Sundarban on both sides<br />
and its relevance (e.g. co-management) with a view to developing <strong>Integrated</strong> policy for the<br />
Sundarban<br />
•<br />
Decision-making systems between two countries<br />
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RESEARCH<br />
Joint, synergistic and applied and innovative<br />
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River Dynamics<br />
• How the space for the river should be maintained in the context of human population explosion?<br />
What kind of management plan should we follow?<br />
• If embankments are not the solution, how can we deal with the short-term immediate<br />
problems?<br />
• Social and economic costs of retreating embankments?<br />
• Joint numerical modelling of the BoB<br />
Geomorphology<br />
• What could be the possible alternative approaches to solving the problems posed by the<br />
geomorphological processes?<br />
• Joint research on erosion and accretion for Sundarban as one integrated whole<br />
• What would be the impact of extreme (storm) events on geomorphology (erosion and accretion)<br />
vis-a-vis gradual change by climate change, tidal and fresh water fl ow?<br />
• Freshwater & sediment budgets of the entire Sundarban and its impacts on the delta system (in<br />
light of planned infrastructure projects)<br />
• Studying east-west cross sections to understand relations between physical processes and<br />
biodiversity<br />
Groundwater & Salinity<br />
• What would a management tool to sustain deltaic fresh water aquifer be like? Would recycling of<br />
waste water by construction of water harvesting pits help?<br />
• Does groundwater contribute to lowering of salinity in inner estuary?<br />
• Is there any reverse gradient of saline zone being identifi ed in the delta?<br />
Agriculture<br />
• Can rain water harvesting and land levelling for sustainable agriculture be an option?<br />
• Research on salt-tolerant crops<br />
• What is the status of availability of saline-resistant rice varieties in Sundarban?<br />
• Is agriculture in the Sundarban still viable? What are the possible alternatives to agriculture?<br />
Fisheries<br />
• What would be the ideal mix in terms of fi sh varieties and package of practices for inland fi sheries<br />
in Sundarban<br />
• Stock assessment of economically valuable fi sh species on both sides<br />
• Social and ecological and goemorphological impacts of aquaculture across the Sundarban<br />
• Impacts of ocean acidifi cation on fi sheries<br />
•<br />
Is climate change impacting fi sh/Hilsa production and its habitat?<br />
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Biodiversity & Wildlife<br />
• Th ere is a gradient/diff erential in biodiversity in the western and eastern parts of the delta<br />
especially in terms of macrofl ora, avifauna and protein biomass which needs to be recognised.<br />
• Assess the quantum of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers being discharged into the estuarine<br />
system by means of agriculture run-off and quantify the impact of the process in the creeks and<br />
upon aquatic life<br />
• Correlating deltaic/fl uvial processes to biodiversity gradient is important and the current<br />
knowledge gap needs to be bridged.<br />
• How physical changes in the coast aff ect biological resources including livelihood?<br />
• (Systematic monitoring of tiger populations across the delta)<br />
• Biodiversity inventorisation<br />
• Impacts of salinity on species composition<br />
• Wildlife diseases (particularly tigers)<br />
Climate Change<br />
• Are impacts of human interventions of the past being passed off as climate change impacts?<br />
• How long can local crop varieties cope with changing climate conditions?<br />
• Study of Climate induced migration (inter and intra country) vis-a-vis the preparedness of<br />
community to counter disasters<br />
Public health<br />
• Research on migration and traffi cking which have major impact on health and livelihood in<br />
Sundarban<br />
• Understanding of the health delivery system and the health seeking behaviour of the population<br />
living either in Sundarban or within its impact zone in India and Bangladesh<br />
• Impacts of climate change on vector borne diseases<br />
Disaster Management<br />
• Review eff ectiveness of EWS on both sides (including engagement and role of communities in<br />
disaster management)<br />
• What is common and what is the diff erence between Indian and Bangladesh Sundarban?<br />
• Validation of community knowledge through fi eld based participatory action research<br />
Communication<br />
• Formation of a Joint Media Communication Platform leading to focussed documentation.<br />
• Prepare programme on key issues of <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> Sundarban issues related to climatic impacts,<br />
develpmental stress, livelihoods, infrastructure and wild life.<br />
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2. TRANS-BOUNDARY PROPOSAL CONCEPTS<br />
In this session, based on matrix generated, seven proposal concepts were presented and reviewed. It was<br />
mutually agreed upon that only the proposals, <strong>trans</strong>formative and <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> in nature, would be pursued by<br />
the Sundarban Stakeholder Network secretariat (as and when established). In all, seven proposals were presented<br />
encompassing agriculture, fi shery, health, tiger monitoring, geomorphology and hydrodynamics, climate migration<br />
and communication. Out of the list, the proposals on agricultural and public health sectors were requested to be<br />
refreshed in tune with the objective of the <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> platform, while the other fi ve proposals were accepted in<br />
principal. Subsequently the proposal on public health and agriculture were duly received and added underneath.<br />
Th e summarized version of proposals are as follows:<br />
Title Sector Applications Leading Institutions<br />
Assessment and evaluation of<br />
risk and vulnerability of coastal<br />
fi shery resources in Sundarban<br />
with special reference to<br />
anthropogenic and climate<br />
change impacts<br />
Study of Climate induced<br />
migration (inter and intra<br />
country) vis-a-vis the preparedness<br />
of community to counter<br />
disasters<br />
Fishery<br />
Migration<br />
Formation of a joint media<br />
&<br />
communication platform leading<br />
to focussed documentation Media<br />
Standardization of Census<br />
Methodology and Systematic<br />
Monitoring of Tiger<br />
Understanding the Hydrodynamic<br />
and Geomorphological<br />
Processes of the Sundarban<br />
communication<br />
Tiger/wildlife<br />
Geomorphology and hydrodynamics<br />
Application of the study will centre around ecological and<br />
toxicological monitoring of Sundarban ecosystem<br />
Advocacy with Govt. for eff ective policy and planning on inter<br />
and intra country migration<br />
Enhancing community preparedness and resilience against<br />
disaster<br />
Help govts reviewing existing Sundarban policies and practices<br />
Infl uence to generate appropriate response from Govts.<br />
Acting as constructive pressure group<br />
Increase community and other stakeholder awareness<br />
Joint census along the border areas.<br />
Supplement the Actions towards the accomplishment of Protocol<br />
and MoU signed between two countries.<br />
Better Management of Tiger in the Sundarban.<br />
Capacity Development.<br />
Enhanced collaboration in forest protection and cross-<strong>boundary</strong><br />
crime control.<br />
Analyse underlying causes of straying behaviour (repeat off enders).<br />
Reduce human-tiger confl ict.<br />
Planning and design of embankments.<br />
Impact assessment for any other infrastructure developmental<br />
projects requiring waterfront.<br />
Facilitate the understanding of inter-relationship between physical<br />
and biological processes.<br />
Assessing the impact of climate change on the estuarine dynamics<br />
.<br />
Developing preventive and remedial measures to disasters<br />
related to oil spillage and other pollutants.<br />
Formulation of appropriate adaptation strategies.<br />
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Calcutta University and University<br />
of Dhaka<br />
Bangladesh Centre for Advance<br />
Studies<br />
Jadavpur University<br />
EnGIO<br />
Institute of Social Studies<br />
IISWBM<br />
IOM<br />
IUCN, Bangladesh<br />
B TV<br />
DD<br />
ATN<br />
Channel i<br />
Local small media outfi ts / groups<br />
Bangladesh Forest Department.<br />
Forest Department, West Bengal/<br />
NTCA, India.<br />
WWF-India, IUCN Bangladesh<br />
CEGIS<br />
IWM<br />
IESWM<br />
IIT, Kharagpur<br />
IISWBM<br />
Cost /<br />
Period<br />
2 million USD /<br />
5 years<br />
3 million USD /<br />
2 years<br />
5 million USD /<br />
2 years<br />
1.5 million /<br />
4 years<br />
10 million<br />
USD /<br />
5 years<br />
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3. WAY FORWARD<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
34<br />
Title Sector Applications Leading Institutions<br />
Strengthening sustainable and<br />
<strong>trans</strong>formatory health care<br />
Health<br />
systems in <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong><br />
Sundarban Public<br />
Developing <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong><br />
network of micro climate<br />
information and promoting<br />
non/off -farm livelihood options<br />
for natural resource dependent<br />
community of Sundarban<br />
Agriculture and livelihood<br />
Commissioning <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> multi-speciality fl oating hospital<br />
(in line with Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital)<br />
Strengthening community based public health facilities both in<br />
India and Bangladesh<br />
Establishing referral network system and innovative use of<br />
information and communication technology<br />
Strengthening capacities of RMPs and Govt. Frontline Workers<br />
(FLWs)<br />
Improving nutritional status with focus on women and children<br />
Create cascading network of weather & climate information<br />
especially for natural resource dependent community till village<br />
level<br />
Establishing multiple Agrometrological Field Units (AFU) in both<br />
countries to monitor weather data<br />
To provide assistance to livelihood services for natural resource<br />
dependent community<br />
AFUs will also to create models of alternatives economic enterprises<br />
based on energy solution like biogas/solar lantern making<br />
as well as IT enabled services<br />
Southern Health Improvement<br />
Society (SHIS)<br />
Calcutta Medical College and<br />
Hospital<br />
All India Institute of Hygiene and<br />
Public Health (AIIH&PH), Kolkata<br />
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New<br />
Delhi<br />
One of the Private Specialist<br />
Health care Institute<br />
One of the local NGOs<br />
Welthungerhilfe<br />
Centre for Advanced Studies &<br />
IUCN Bangladesh<br />
WWF Sunderban Projects<br />
Development Research Communication<br />
and Services Centre (DRCSC<br />
) in Indian part of Sunderban<br />
It was agreed that Sundarban Stakeholder Network would have a dedicated secretariat to start with.<br />
Cost /<br />
Period<br />
4 million USD /<br />
5 years<br />
USD 1 million/<br />
2 years<br />
Presently a six member Sundarban Stakeholder Network governing body, comprising of non-state actors, has<br />
been formed to pursue the matter. Eventually the governing body is expected to be expanded with representation<br />
from various stakeholders including the two national governments. Th e members are Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad,<br />
M. Mokhlesur Rahman, Dr. Maminul Haque Sarker and Prof. Dewan Ali Ahsan (from Bangladesh) and Dr. A.<br />
Anurag Danda and Jayanta Basu (from India) with Dr. A. Anurag Danda acting as the convener.<br />
Th e secretariat will have wings in both countries hosted by Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation<br />
(EnGIO), a nonprofi t involved in the <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> linkage process, and IUCN Bangladesh.<br />
World Bank, in general, was supportive to the idea of a common Sundarban Stakeholders Network secretariat<br />
and expressed willingness to fi nancially support the exercise once the two national governments concur to such<br />
an idea.<br />
A detailed meeting report and a concept note for secretariat should be developed and forwarded using proper<br />
channels to both the national governments as well as World Bank for further action.<br />
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Annexure<br />
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A. Presenters’ Profi les<br />
B. Other Participants<br />
C. Copy of Presentations<br />
D. Bon beyond border<br />
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Arijit Banerjee, IFS is Director of IESWM and Senior Environment Offi cer, Govt. of West<br />
Bengal. He is responsible for overall implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ICZM<br />
project in the state of West Bengal.<br />
Tapas Paul is Sr. Environmental Specialist at World Bank, who has played pivotal role in<br />
supporting a number of environment related projects in India including the <strong>Integrated</strong><br />
<strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> Management project.<br />
Herbert Acquay is Chief, South Asia at World Bank, Washington. Dr. Acquay received his<br />
Masters in Natural Resources Policy at Cornell University where he also received his PhD in<br />
Natural Resource Policy and Management in 1993.<br />
Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad is the former Chief Conservator of Forests, Bangladesh and presently<br />
Country Representative of IUCN Bangladesh.<br />
Dr. Sejal Worah is Programme Director at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), India.<br />
She has signifi cantly contributed in conservation and development sector working on<br />
management planning, capacity building, research and institutional development.<br />
Jayanta Basu is an environment communication expert, a contributor in print and audio<br />
visual media and attached to Th e Telegraph. He is also a faculty of Calcutta University and<br />
Director, Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> Organisation (EnGIO).<br />
Dr. Somnath Bhattacharyya is the additional director of ICZM project, West Bengal and<br />
Senior Scientist of IESWM, Kolkata,<br />
Dr. Maminul Haque Sarker is the Executive Director at the Center for Environmental and<br />
Geographic Information Services, a graduate from University of Nottingham, UK.<br />
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Professor Kalyan Rudra is an eminent river expert, and environmental advisor of Govt of<br />
West Bengal. Rudra is a former Professor of Geography and has authored many technical<br />
articles in national and international journals.<br />
Professor Pradip K. Sikdar, a hydro geologist with signifi cant experience of working in<br />
diverse hydro geological terrain, is attached to Department of Environment Management at<br />
IISWBM, Kolkata.<br />
Dr. ASM Shahidul Haque, Team Leader, CCDRER Project in BCAS, Bangladesh, an MBA<br />
from University of Dhaka with signifi cant experience in market development, value chain<br />
development and enterprise development.<br />
Anshuman Das has been working in agriculture sector. He is Regional Project Coordinator<br />
of <strong>Integrated</strong> Farming at Welthungerhilfe with focus on improving quality and impact of<br />
community based Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Development.<br />
Prof. Dewan Ali Ahsan is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Fisheries, Dhaka<br />
University and has been working on sustainable Hilsa fi sheries management. Prof. Dewan<br />
was a team member in the International Trans-<strong>boundary</strong> Policy prepared by IUCN.<br />
Prof. Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay is Head, Department of Environmental Science, Institute<br />
of Environmental and Atmospheric Science, University of Calcutta.<br />
Dr. Soumitra Roy is a public health expert with Unicef. He has wide experience in various<br />
developing and under developed countries across the world.<br />
Mr. M. Mokhlesur Rahman is Executive Director of the Centre for Natural Resources Studies<br />
(CNRS) in Bangladesh. He has immense experience in ecological management through<br />
community-based approaches.<br />
Jude Henriques is a disaster management expert with CARITAS. He had led the social<br />
mobilization and programme communication in Unicef.<br />
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Kakoli Sen Sarma is Project Manager, Senior Geologist and Remote Sensing Specialist in<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> <strong>Coastal</strong> <strong>Zone</strong> Management (ICZM) Project under Department of Environment,<br />
Government of West Bengal.<br />
Md. Mozaharul Islam is Assistant Chief Conservator of Forests heading Development<br />
Planning Unit in Bangladesh Forest Department.<br />
Md. Akbar Hossain is Conservator of Forests in Bangladesh Forest Department and has vast<br />
experience in scientifi c conservation management and monitoring of wildlife.<br />
Dr. Subrat Mukherjee IFS is Chief Conservator of Forests, with vast experience in forest<br />
conservation. He is the Field Director, Sundarban Tiger Reserve.<br />
M. Monwarul Islam is Deputy Director General (News and Programme) of Bangladesh TV<br />
and has taken initiatives to promote environmental related programmes.<br />
Abdul Maqueeb Majumdar is Director of Channel I – a private channel in Bangladesh. He is<br />
the pioneer to broadcast fi rst Bangladeshi TV series on ‘Biodiversity and Nature’.<br />
Manas Ghosh is a correspondent with ATN Bangla channel in Bangladesh.<br />
Dr. A. Anurag Danda is Head, Climate Change Adaptation and Sundarbans Landscape at<br />
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), India. He has signifi cant expertise in Sustainable<br />
Development.<br />
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B. Other Participants<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
•<br />
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Arup Barua is photo journalist and cameraperson at ATN Bangla Channel, Kolkata.<br />
Bappaditya Chatterjee is an environmental communication expert and associated with EnGIO.<br />
Bibhash Pal is Senior Producer in Doordarshan, Kolkata.<br />
Debashish Prusti, IAS is with Department of Economic Aff airs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.<br />
Dilip K Ray, an engineer from IIT and poverty expert, formerly held key government positions, Advisor<br />
EnGIO.<br />
Dr. Rajarshi Chakraborty is Environment Offi cer in Government of West Bengal.<br />
Dr. Zakir Hussain, Special Advisor to Regional Director, IUCN Asia.<br />
P. Vyas, Director, Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, Government of West Bengal.<br />
Ratul Saha, Coordinator- Biodiversity Conservation at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), India.<br />
S. B. Mondal, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife & Chief Wildlife Warden for West Bengal.<br />
Sanjay Gupta, Senior Communications Specialist, South Asia Water Initiative at the World Bank.<br />
Shakil Ahmed Ferdausi is Senior Environment Specialist at the World Bank and posted in Bangladesh.<br />
Vivek Wadekar, Director, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India<br />
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B. Copy of Presentations<br />
40<br />
ComplementingGovernmentAction<br />
SpeciesConservation<br />
TheRoleofWWFIndia<br />
Sejal Worah<br />
HighintensityofHumanTigerConflictinthelandscapes<br />
HighintensityofHumanTigerConflictinthelandscapes<br />
India:A<strong>trans</strong>formationaldecade?<br />
• OftheG20countries,Indiatobeworsthitby<br />
climatechange<br />
• Indianeedstogrowbyatleast810%forthe<br />
next23decadestoliftmillionsoutofpoverty<br />
• Thedevelopmentimperativeisnotinquestion<br />
challengeistopromotegrowthwithoutincurring<br />
massiveenvironmentaldebts<br />
• Government,researchinstitutionsandNGOS<br />
needtoworktogethertodevelopand<br />
implementthesolutions<br />
IRV2020–18rhinos<strong>trans</strong>located fromKaziranga &<br />
Pobitora toManas…nowbreeding!<br />
AlsoHumanElephantConflictinalmostalllandscapes<br />
AlsoHumanElephantConflictinalmostalllandscapes<br />
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LocationofminingblocksalongtheSPcorridor<br />
Springsheds inSikkim inSikkim<br />
LIVING GANGA PROGRAM<br />
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Phase1<br />
Phase2<br />
Empoweringcommunitiesfor<br />
conservationanddevelopment<br />
throughlocalpartnershipsin<br />
someoftheremotestpartsof<br />
India<br />
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LeopardPresence<br />
TigerPresence<br />
JamaiRange<br />
DamuaRange<br />
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42<br />
Optionsfor100%RenewableEnergyinMandla District<br />
Assessmentofenergy<br />
demandandrenewable<br />
energy(RE)potentialand<br />
draftingofaRoadmapfor<br />
100%REsupplyinthe<br />
district.<br />
• Outcomes<br />
– Currentelectricitydemand<br />
is4550MW<br />
– 100MWREpotential<br />
– 660Crore for100%RE<br />
supplyby2020<br />
– 60%reductionincarbon<br />
emissionsfrompresent<br />
levels<br />
SundarbansDeltaVision<br />
foreffectiveconservationandmangroverestoration<br />
B&I<br />
Current<br />
Future<br />
Current&FutureBusinessengagement<br />
ClimateChange<br />
Market<br />
Transformations<br />
Financesector<br />
CarbonDisclosure<br />
Project<br />
PilotFootprint<br />
Mapping<br />
ClimateSolvers<br />
Agriculture<br />
Forestry<br />
Sustainable<br />
Finance<br />
Lowcarbon<br />
growth<br />
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Water<br />
ThankYou<br />
ThankYou<br />
Fisheries<br />
Cotton<br />
Sugar<br />
Rice<br />
PalmOil<br />
Timber<br />
PulpandPaper<br />
Aquaculture
Geomorphology<br />
Dr.Maminul Haque Sarker<br />
msarker@cegisbad.com<br />
October2012<br />
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Vulnerability due to<br />
Natural Disasters<br />
Megacountrieswithpopulation>100Million<br />
Thelandformedbytherivers<br />
supportsthelifeandlivelihoodsof<br />
pp<br />
thehundredmillionsofpeople<br />
Bangladesh<br />
-the land<br />
of rivers<br />
The river systems<br />
have have shaped shaped much much of of<br />
the history, economy,<br />
literature and rich<br />
culture of the people<br />
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Most of the ancient civilizations were<br />
developed on the banks of rivers<br />
Rivers gives us<br />
water for ..<br />
Irrigation<br />
Industry<br />
Fisheries<br />
Navigation<br />
Geomorphologicalsettingsofthe<br />
rivers riversinBangladesh<br />
in Bangladesh<br />
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44<br />
Rakas lake Manasarowar Geomorphologicalsettings<br />
India<br />
China<br />
Nepal Bhutan<br />
Everyyeartheseriverscarry:<br />
onetrillionm 3 ofwater<br />
onebilliontonesofsediment<br />
Bangladesh<br />
Moresedimentmakestheriversmoredynamic<br />
Changesinsealeveloverthelast100thousandsyear<br />
TheGangesand<br />
theJamuna<br />
enteredthrough<br />
threecorridors<br />
1. RajmahalHillandBarind<br />
Tract<br />
2. BarindandMadhupur<br />
Tracts<br />
Deltadevelopmentprocess<br />
Deltaformationtriggeredthe<br />
initiationofmoderncivilization<br />
3. MadhupurandMaghalaya<br />
Hills<br />
Deltadevelopmentprocess<br />
Rajmahal<br />
Hill<br />
BarindTract<br />
Madhupur<br />
Tract<br />
Deltadevelopmentprocess<br />
Deltadevelopmentprocess<br />
Fisk’smodel(1944)onresponsesoftheMississippiRiverto<br />
thechangesinsealevel<br />
HistoricalChangesinRiverCourses<br />
Deltadevelopmentprocess<br />
Longtermshiftingoftherivercourses<br />
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Shiftingoftherivercourses<br />
g<br />
duringlast250years<br />
Deltaprogradation duringthelastdecades<br />
DeltaBuildingand<br />
rivershifting<br />
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Source:EGIS(1997)<br />
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Shiftingoftherivercoursesinthelastcenturies<br />
DeltaBuildingand<br />
rivershifting<br />
DeltaBuildingand<br />
rivershifting<br />
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Netaccretionwas<br />
1700km 2 during<br />
thelast60years<br />
Deltahas<br />
prograded about<br />
50kmtowardsthe<br />
sea<br />
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dn<br />
Effectsofsealevelrise<br />
Riverresponseduetodeltaprogradation<br />
i<br />
dn Sea Level<br />
Deltabuildingprocessisbeingcontinuing<br />
Riversarealsocontinuouslyadjustingwiththe<br />
processofdeltabuilding<br />
DeltaBuildingandrivershifting<br />
Riversarealsocontinuouslyadjustingwiththe<br />
processofdeltabuilding<br />
Sea<br />
VerylargesedimentinputgeneratedfromAssam1950<br />
earthquake,therateofnetaccretioninthelastsixdecades<br />
wasveryhigh<br />
In InthelasttwodecadesthenetaccretionintheMeghna<br />
the last two decades the net accretion in the Meghna<br />
Estuaryareaisabout12km2/y<br />
DeltaBuildingandrivershifting<br />
DeltaBuildingandrivershifting<br />
Thedeltaisprograding<br />
Inthelastcenturies,coursesoftherivershifted<br />
fromwesttoeast<br />
Coursesoftheriversarechanginginsouthwest<br />
directionindicatingthewestwardshiftingofthe<br />
activedelta<br />
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Humaninterventionsandtheir<br />
consequences<br />
Humaninterventionsandtheirconsequences<br />
BWDB’sProjectsof<br />
Bangladesh<br />
Humaninterventionsandtheirconsequences<br />
FewPhotographsofdrainagecongestion<br />
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Humaninterventionsandtheirconsequences<br />
Togrowmorefoodandimprovecommunications<br />
roads<br />
culverts<br />
bridges<br />
floodembankments<br />
polders poldershavebeenconstructedsince<br />
have been constructed since<br />
1960<br />
flowandsalinityregimeoftheriver<br />
systemhavebeenaltered<br />
Sometimescausedhugesufferingstoseveral<br />
people<br />
Humaninterventionsandtheirconsequences<br />
Drainageproblemin<br />
theHariRiversystem<br />
Millionsofpeople<br />
hadtosufferfrom<br />
drainagecongestion<br />
Bokor<br />
Khuksia<br />
Kadaria<br />
Bhaina<br />
Madhugram<br />
Effects Effectsofpoldering<br />
of poldering<br />
Bhabadah<br />
HariRiver<br />
Dakatia<br />
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Polderwas<br />
constructedinthe<br />
mid1990s<br />
upstreamof<br />
Daudkhali Riverat<br />
Rampal,Bagerhat.<br />
Sincethentheriver<br />
hasbeenshrinking<br />
veryrapidly<br />
48<br />
Daudkhali bridgeatRampal inFebruary2011<br />
DaudkhaliRiveratRampal(neaptideinMay2010)<br />
Effectsofcoastalpoldersonrivers<br />
DaudkhaliRiveratRampal(neaptideinMay2010)<br />
Mongla GhasiakhaliNavigationRoute<br />
Effectsofcoastalpoldersonrivers Effectsofcoastalpoldersonrivers<br />
• Poldersinthesouthwest,reducethetidal<br />
prism,whichsubsequentlyallowsthe<br />
sedimentationintheriverbed.<br />
• Socalledtidalpumpingprocess,bringsthe<br />
sediment sedimenttothechannelstothedeposition<br />
to the channels to the deposition<br />
proneareas<br />
• Poldersthuscauselargescaledrainage<br />
congestionsinthetidalplains,alongthe<br />
northernperipheryoftheSunderbans<br />
DaudkhaliRiverinFebruary2011atlowtide<br />
Reductionofsweetwaterinput<br />
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Themainsourceofsweetwaterintothe<br />
Sunderbans istheGorai<br />
Duetoupstreamwithdrawalofwaterinthe<br />
Ganges,theparentriveroftheGorai and<br />
morphologicalprocessesattheofftake,the<br />
sweetwaterhasbeenreducedintothe<br />
SSunderbans d b<br />
Reductionofsweetwatercausedtheincrease<br />
thesalinity<br />
Concludingremarks<br />
•Wearesittingonaverydynamicnaturalphysicalsystem<br />
•Extremenaturalevents,suchasearthquakeinfluence<br />
systemsignificantly<br />
•Human •Humaninterventionsalterthesystemveryrapidly<br />
interventions alter the system very rapidly<br />
•CanSunderbans beabletoadaptthosechangesinducedby<br />
humaninterventionsinthesystem?<br />
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AnnualmaximumsalinityalongtheGoraiPussur systemhas<br />
beenincreasedsignificantlyduringthelastfewdecades<br />
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Understanding the Fluvial Processes<br />
Operating in the Ganga Delta<br />
Kalyan Rudra.<br />
The flood in the delta is a sediment dispersal<br />
mechanism.<br />
The off-take<br />
migration<br />
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Since early 19th century, the engineering intervention into<br />
the fluvial regime of Bengal delta was started with the<br />
construction of embankment to achieve a freedom from<br />
flood.<br />
Since the roads and railways intercepted the drainage,<br />
there was expansion of floodable area, outbreak of<br />
malaria and declining food production.<br />
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It was the beginning of a new era to control the natural<br />
hydrological system<br />
The embankment ensured protection against lowintensity<br />
flood but led to the decay of rivers.<br />
Presently 10500km long embankment ensures<br />
protection from low-intensity flood but impairs sediment<br />
dispersal.<br />
SEDIMENT SUPPLY INTO THE DELTA<br />
(June 2010- May 2011)<br />
• By the Ganga: 389 million tonnes.<br />
• By the Chotanagpur rivers: 5 million tonnes<br />
• By tidal push back from the estuary: 26<br />
million tonnes.<br />
Distributaries of the Ganga<br />
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MIGRATING APEX OF THE DELTA<br />
1991-2010<br />
Tributary Systems<br />
Distributary Systems<br />
The Tidal limit<br />
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ACTIVE DELTA: RECLAIMED AND NON-RECLAIMED PARTS<br />
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The breach in embankment is a frequent event<br />
1764 - 67 1936<br />
2004<br />
The possible explanations of coastal retrogradation:<br />
1) Subsidence of the land due to autocompaction of the<br />
sediment.<br />
2) Silt-trapping by man made reservoirs and wetlands of the<br />
delta delta.<br />
3) Continuous flush of the sediments into the “Swatch of no<br />
ground”- the submarine canyon of the Bay of Bengal.<br />
4) Increasing storm surge and tidal invasion from the sea.<br />
5) Global warming and thermal expansion of sea-water.<br />
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Future Research<br />
needs on<br />
Sustainable<br />
Groundwater<br />
Management of<br />
Sundarbans<br />
P. K. Sikdar, Ph.D.<br />
Professor<br />
Department of Environment Management<br />
Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business<br />
Management, Kolkata<br />
GeologyofSundarbans<br />
• The Sundarbans is located on the<br />
lower deltaic plain of the on the<br />
composite Ganga delta and is<br />
covered by the Quaternary<br />
sediments deposited by the Ganga<br />
andd it its tib tributaries. t i<br />
• Theareaisunderlainbyathick<br />
pile of unconsolidated sediments<br />
of Quaternary and upper Tertiary<br />
age.<br />
Hydrogeology<br />
• Groundwater occurs under confined condition in a<br />
thick multi-aquifer system comprising sands of<br />
varying thickness overlain by a thick blanket of clay<br />
aquiclude.<br />
• The piezometric surface of the deeper fresh water<br />
aquifer generally lies between 2 m to 4.75 m below<br />
ground level.<br />
• The rise of the piezometric surface due to monsoonal<br />
recharge varies between 0.16 m and 2.54 m.<br />
• The Indian part of the Sundarban is bounded<br />
between 21º32 & 22 º 40 N 8805 & 89 º 00 E<br />
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• Covers an area of 9629 sq km<br />
3370 sq.km in South 24-Parganas district<br />
1074.25 sq.km. in North 24-Parganas dst.<br />
4444 sq.km is inhabited and the rest is<br />
reserved forest .<br />
• Sundarban area comprises 13 administrative<br />
blocks<br />
• Population of more than 4.5 million (2001)<br />
• Has 54 islands of which Sagar island is well<br />
famous for annual celebration of Ganga Sagar<br />
Mela, lying at the southern most part of it is<br />
Ashram of Rishi Kapil Deb.<br />
Subsurface hydrogeological formations of Sundarbans<br />
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• Generally, in the Indian Sundarbans brackish zone extend<br />
down to 180 m below ground level and thereafter is underlain<br />
by fresh groundwater.<br />
• At places within 180 m below ground level lenses of fresh<br />
water bearing aquifers of various dimensions are present.<br />
• These aquifers are lenticular in shape and are of limited<br />
extension i bbothhhhorizontally i ll andd vertically. i ll<br />
• Therefore, the fresh water aquifers at shallow depths may not<br />
be sustainable for a long time if used extensively for all<br />
purposes such as drinking, domestic and irrigation.<br />
• Potential fresh water bearing aquifers occur within 180 m to<br />
360 m below ground level.<br />
• The lower group of aquifers is<br />
exposed in the Kalyani-<br />
Ranaghat-Santipur area in<br />
Nadia district and Bangaon-<br />
Gaighata area in North 24-<br />
Parganas district.<br />
• The rainwater infiltration in<br />
these areas is considerable and<br />
prolific recharge of<br />
groundwater takes place.<br />
• Central Ground Water Board has recorded a<br />
falling trend of the piezometric surface during<br />
the period 1977 to 1997 in a borehole of depth<br />
274 m at Raidighi. The rate of the fall of the<br />
piezometric surface is as follows:<br />
• January – 7.1 cm/year<br />
• May – 17.5 cm/year<br />
• August – 8.9 cm/year<br />
• November – 5.7 cm/year<br />
• The aquifers in the area occur under a thick<br />
blanket of clay thereby precluding the<br />
possibility of direct recharge from rainfall.<br />
• The regional groundwater flow indicates that<br />
the recharge area must be lying in the northeastern,<br />
northern and north-western sides of<br />
the South 24-Parganas district.<br />
• In the west, the Cis-Damodar<br />
belt similarly has extensive<br />
near surface sand beds of<br />
considerable thickness in<br />
Tarakeswar-Nalikul-Mogra-<br />
Pandua area.<br />
• This entire area serves as a<br />
zone of prolific recharge<br />
zone of the aquifers in the<br />
east at greater depth.<br />
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Pumping test<br />
• Pumping tests conducted by the GSI, CGWB and SWID<br />
indicate that the potentiality of the aquifer to <strong>trans</strong>mit water<br />
decreases form north to south of South 24 Parganas district in<br />
relation to the normal mode of sedimentation from coarse to<br />
fine grain.<br />
• The <strong>trans</strong>missivity is as high as 10000 m 2 /day at Bhangar I<br />
block to as low as 500 m 2 /day at Namkhana and Sagar Island.<br />
• The storativity value also decreases from north to south in<br />
conformity with the <strong>trans</strong>missivity value.<br />
• The hydrogeological<br />
features clearly<br />
indicate that the<br />
surface water system<br />
does not have any<br />
hydraulic yd au c continuity co t u ty<br />
with the deeper fresh<br />
groundwater system to<br />
a significant level in<br />
the entire deltaic<br />
region.<br />
• Considering the range of tidal fluctuation and the<br />
very low level of the land in respect of the river water<br />
level, it is possible that temporary influent nature may<br />
develop during high tide period.<br />
• During the high tide if the river water level comes<br />
above the water table the river water starts to<br />
penetrate the formations.<br />
• The overall hydraulic conductivity of the formations<br />
in the shallow level is very low due to its<br />
predominantly clayey nature and so the extent of<br />
penetration of tidal water will be very limited.<br />
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PumpingtestatRaidighi<br />
• At Raidighi a pumping test was carried out in an exploratory<br />
well by the State Water Investigation Directorate.<br />
• Multiple strainers were placed in the well at a depth of 152.44<br />
m to 167.68 m and 176.83 m to 195.12m. The drawdown<br />
recorded was 10 75 m for a discharge of 0 05 m3 recorded was 10.75 m for a discharge of 0.05 m /sec (4320<br />
3 /sec (4320<br />
m3 /day) .<br />
• The <strong>trans</strong>missivity and storage coefficient of the aquifer are<br />
1106 m 2 /day and 3.12 x10 -4 respectively.<br />
• The values indicate that the potentiality of the aquifer is<br />
comparatively low and the groundwater occurs under a<br />
confined condition.<br />
• However, the upper clay bed<br />
contains at places silt or fine<br />
sand beds.<br />
• In some areas groundwater<br />
from these beds is extracted<br />
through dug wells and hand<br />
pumps for very limited<br />
ddomestic i purpose.<br />
• The water table of these zones<br />
seems to be either in<br />
equilibrium or in effluent<br />
relation with the river system.<br />
• During low tide in such areas the micro flow system<br />
along the river will be reversed and the groundwater<br />
will start to flow towards the river i. e. effluent<br />
condition develops.<br />
• So the ultimate limit of penetration of the saline river<br />
water to the over bank formations formations, if any any, will be<br />
restricted within a very short distance, say 200 m to<br />
500 m.<br />
• Thus the non-biodegradable pollutant from the<br />
channels and river should not be polluting the shallow<br />
level groundwater system to any appreciable extent.<br />
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Management of Groundwater<br />
• Generally, in South 24 Parganas district brackish zone<br />
extend down to 180 m below ground level and<br />
thereafter is underlain by fresh groundwater.<br />
• At places within 180 m below ground level lenses of<br />
fresh water bearing aquifers of various dimensions<br />
are present in Raidighi area.<br />
– at Mudipara there is a fresh water bearing aquifer at depth<br />
range of 113 m to 137 m below ground level, from where<br />
the entire water supply of the village which includes<br />
drinking, domestic and irrigation is taking place<br />
• Therefore, it is quite clear that the fresh water<br />
aquifers at shallow depths are variable in dimensions<br />
and may not be sustainable for a long time if used<br />
extensively for all purposes.<br />
• It is advisable that the drinking/domestic wells may<br />
be placed p at adifferentlevel, more precisely p y at a<br />
deeper level.<br />
• The farmers may be advised to judiciously use the<br />
groundwater for irrigation purpose since the fresh<br />
water they are using at present for irrigation has a<br />
limited resource and may become brackish if not used<br />
carefully.<br />
• During ‘Aila’ the drinking water wells were<br />
salinised due to incursion of saline flood water.<br />
• This salinity is due to flood water entering into<br />
the well through the mouth of the tubewell and<br />
not due to saline water intrusion in the aquifer aquifer.<br />
• This salinity is temporary in nature and can<br />
easily be removed by simple pumping.<br />
– at Jata the drinking, bathing/drinking and irrigation wells<br />
are present at a depth of 110 m below ground level<br />
– at Derhazar there are two sand lenses, the first one is at a<br />
depth of 107 m below ground level and the second one is at<br />
a depth of 150 m below ground level, of which the first one<br />
was tapped by irrigation wells few years back but within a<br />
couple of years the aquifer turned brackish and had to be<br />
abandoned, and<br />
– at Natunchak a fresh water aquifer is present at a depth<br />
range of 128 m to 134 m below ground level which is used<br />
for domestic/drinking purpose.<br />
• Groundwater structures in the area has to be<br />
constructed giving due consideration to the regional<br />
hydrodynamic and hydrochemical scenario.<br />
• Design of tubewells should be carefully done since<br />
the aquifers are composed of very fine to fine sand<br />
and groundwater is somewhat prone to corrosion and<br />
encrustation at places.<br />
• Therefore, development and utilization of<br />
groundwater needs scientific management and<br />
planning.<br />
• The area is subject to regular flooding during<br />
monsoon and safe water supplies are critical during<br />
times of inundation.<br />
• It is also likely that global climate change is occurring<br />
and that flooding will become more severe in the<br />
future.<br />
• Therefore, it is imperative that drinking water tube<br />
wells should be constructed on raised cemented<br />
brick platform in flood shelter or strategic location as<br />
emergency preparedness so that the flood distressed<br />
people can get water from these sources during<br />
flood.<br />
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• The raised platform and the steps (made of bricks with<br />
cement lining) leading to the top of the platform should have<br />
railings to avoid any accidents while climbing up and down<br />
the stairs and also while collecting water from the raised<br />
platform.<br />
• The raised platform should be at least 1.5 – 2 m above the<br />
highest flood level recorded in the area.<br />
• The size of platform should be such that it can accommodate<br />
comfortably at least two persons (one for pumping the<br />
tubewell) and the head of the tubewell.<br />
• The platform should be provided with a good drainage<br />
system.<br />
• Measurement of Chloride<br />
–(500 – 3000 ppm) – Rs. 3,523/- for 100 measurements<br />
–(2 – 300 ppm) – Rs. 11,067/- for 400 measurements<br />
• Measurement of Hardness – Rs 105/- for 100 tablets<br />
• Iron 0.25 – 15 ppm –Rs 11,377/- for 300 tests<br />
• Colliform bacteria – Rs. 650 for 10 tests<br />
• The above items may be purchased from<br />
Chemical & Instruments Corporation<br />
55, Ezra Street (3rd Floor), Kolkata 700 001<br />
Contact person: Mr. Rajendra Bhansali<br />
Telephone: 9830046909 (M), 2235-0746 (O), 2235-2180 (O)<br />
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Raised<br />
Platform<br />
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Hand Pump<br />
Waste water<br />
Coir<br />
2 -4 mm<br />
5-20 mm<br />
Perforated distributors<br />
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Gravel Filter<br />
Vegetable garden<br />
• The waste water should be disposed in such a manner so that it will not<br />
cause any adverse effect to the environment.<br />
• The waste water may be either disposed to nearby vegetable garden or pond.<br />
• Before the final disposal the water should be treated in filter bed (Top – coir<br />
followed by gravel of 2-4 mm size followed by gravel of 5-20 mm size at the<br />
bottom<br />
• For water quality surveillance it is<br />
recommended that water quality testing be done<br />
at regular intervals (at least twice in a year).<br />
• Field measurement<br />
– Measurement of pH, TDS and Conductivity<br />
• Eutech Singapore made meter<br />
– Cost – Rs 16,600/- including calibrating solution<br />
• Water quality measurement can be done using the DREL 2800 Complete<br />
Water Laboratory of HACH (Product No. 29224-00).<br />
• This contains instruments, meters, reagents, apparatus and accessories – all<br />
in convenient, rugged carrying cases.<br />
• The product contains a DR 2800 portable spectrophotometer along with the<br />
reagents and apparatus necessary to run approximately 100 tests on 20<br />
different parameters such as acidity, alkalinity, ammonia, bromine, calcium,<br />
chloride, chlorine (free and total), chromium 6+, colour, copper, hardness,<br />
iodine iodine, iron iron, manganese manganese, molybdenum molybdenum, nitrate nitrate, nitrite nitrite, oxygen scavengers scavengers,<br />
ph, phosphate, silica, sulfate, sulfide, suspended solids.<br />
• Cost – Rs. 3, 90,000.00<br />
• The item can be purchased from:<br />
Amalgamated Biotech<br />
6, Muralidhar Sen Lane<br />
Kolkata – 700 073<br />
Contact Person: Mr. Pratim Chowdhury<br />
Telephone - 2241 5171/4738<br />
Fax – 2241 0331<br />
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ObjectiveofFutureResearch<br />
• The primary objective of any research on groundwater<br />
system of Sundarbans should be to build a framework<br />
for sustainable groundwater development in the<br />
Sundarbans keeping in mind the subsurface<br />
hhydrogeochemical d h i l conditions diti andd possible ibl iimpactt ddue<br />
to sea level rise in the future.<br />
• There could be a two-phase research carried out<br />
• Second phase<br />
– Numerical modeling of the groundwater<br />
system to find out the recharge areas of<br />
fresh groundwater under different pumping<br />
scenario<br />
• First phase<br />
– Building the conceptual hydrogeological model<br />
of Sundarbans<br />
• Understanding the subsurface geology of the area<br />
by drilling and constructing piezometer nests at<br />
different depths at 5-6 locations on 4-5 N-S<br />
accessible lines lines.<br />
• Understand the hydrogeochemical processes of the<br />
aquifer system based on major and trace ion<br />
chemistry, isotope geochemistry water types,<br />
hydrochemical facies and multivariate statistical<br />
analysis to define the interface between fresh and<br />
saline zones.<br />
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Presentation on<br />
COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE<br />
DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF<br />
THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES<br />
AROUND THE SUNDARBAN IN BANGLADESH AND<br />
INDIA (CCDRER)<br />
COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE<br />
DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF<br />
THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES<br />
AROUND THE SUNDARBAN (CCDRER)<br />
Goals of this Presentation<br />
1. Provide an overview of BCAS<br />
2. Provide an overview of the CCDRER project<br />
3. Impact of CC and Agriculture on <strong>Coastal</strong> areas around<br />
Sundarban<br />
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COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE<br />
DISASTER RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF<br />
THE VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES<br />
AROUND THE SUNDARBAN (CCDRER)<br />
TheProjectisfundedby<br />
TheEuropeanUnion<br />
BY<br />
ASM SHAHIDUL HAQUE<br />
TEAM LEADER, CCDRER PROJECT<br />
BANGLADESH CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES (BCAS)<br />
Introduction<br />
ProjectImplementedby<br />
BangladeshCentreforAdvancedStudies<br />
ENSURING COLLECTIVE ACTION IN REDUCING CLIMATE<br />
DISASTER RISKS, ENHANCING RESILIENCE AND PROVIDING<br />
ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGY TO THE VULNERABLE PEOPLE<br />
LIVING AROUND THE SUNDARBANS<br />
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies(BCAS) is a leading<br />
research and policy p y institute in the non-governmental<br />
g<br />
sector and working as an independent, non-profit,<br />
non-government institute since 1986.<br />
BCAS is implementing CCDRER project, funded by the<br />
European Union (EU) in selected clusters of<br />
Paikgacha Upazilla of Khulna district.<br />
COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER<br />
RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE<br />
VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE<br />
SUNDARBAN (CCDRER)<br />
Features of CCDRER project<br />
1. The project is designed considering Sundarban as<br />
a whole.<br />
2. T This project is being implemented in Bangladesh<br />
and Indian part of Sundarban.<br />
3. Proper use of science<br />
4. Idea sharing (GO/LGI/NGO/local<br />
people/stakeholders)<br />
5. DRR and enhancing resiliance.<br />
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COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER<br />
RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE<br />
VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE<br />
SUNDARBAN (CCDRER)<br />
5. Features of CCDRER project<br />
Proper selection of area and beneficiaries<br />
6. Integration local knowledge<br />
7. Awareness/Adaptation/Mitigation/Livelihood<br />
components<br />
8. Community based collective action<br />
9. Networking and dissemination<br />
10. Procedure recording<br />
COLLECTIVE ACTION TO REDUCING CLIMATE DISASTER<br />
RISKS AND ENHANCING RESILIENCE OF THE<br />
VULNERABLE COASTAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE<br />
SUNDARBAN (CCDRER)<br />
Problems of Implementing Trans Trans-<strong>boundary</strong> <strong>boundary</strong> projects<br />
1. Policies / rules / laws<br />
2. Funding process and fund <strong>trans</strong>fer process<br />
3. Human Resource mobilization<br />
4. Reporting<br />
5. Partnership<br />
PROJECT AREA IN BANGLADESH<br />
District Upazila Cluster Villages Target<br />
Household<br />
Khulna Paikgacha 1 15-20 15 20 500<br />
Bagerhat Morelganj 1 15-20 15 20 500<br />
Satkhira Shyamnagar 1 15-20 15 20 500<br />
PROJECT AREA<br />
PROJECT AREA IN BANGLADESH<br />
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PROJECT AREA IN INDIA<br />
District PS Cluster Villages Target HHs<br />
South 24 Parganas Patharpratima 1 10 600<br />
South 24 Parganas Basanti 1 12 300<br />
North 24 Parganas Sandeshkhali 1 17 300<br />
North 24 Parganas Hingalganj 1 7 300<br />
Total 1500<br />
Based on Sundarban impact<br />
zone<br />
Low Low impact impact zone (>10 ( 0 km)<br />
Medium impact zone (5 (5-10 10 km)<br />
High impact zone (0 (0-5 5 km)<br />
-Reconnaissance Reconnaissance study<br />
-Census study<br />
-Baseline survey<br />
-PVA<br />
Site selection<br />
Methodology<br />
These studies and surveys were designed to collect<br />
information to assess present status of the target<br />
beneficiary in terms of climate related disaster risks,<br />
their adaptation capabilities and dependencies on<br />
Sundarban.<br />
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Based on Salinity Level<br />
Low salinity<br />
Medium salinity<br />
High salinity<br />
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Project Area In India<br />
Site selection<br />
TARGET BENEFICIARY GROUPS<br />
Target groups Needs and constraints<br />
Small and marginal Saline water intrusion reduced the scope of the<br />
farmers<br />
agricultural activities within the vicinity vicinity. They<br />
Fishermen are not aware about the climate change risks<br />
vulnerabilities<br />
vulnerabilities. They need to grow crops for their<br />
food security security. Saline tolerant crops are required<br />
to demonstrate.<br />
demonstrate<br />
fish<br />
The cyclone and tidal surge frequently damage<br />
fry/crab collectors their resources and reduce the scope of their<br />
livelihood livelihood.<br />
Honey/fuel wood<br />
They are exploiting the resource of the<br />
collectors<br />
Sundarban for their livelihood. livelihood They need to<br />
rehabilitate to reduce the natural forest forest.<br />
Landless Community They have poor access to livelihood and<br />
migrating to urban slums for searching of their<br />
livelihood livelihood.<br />
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SUMMARY ACTIONS<br />
1.Propersiteselectionandbeneficiaryselection<br />
2.ClimatechangeadaptationForum(Socialmobilizationandestablishing<br />
communitylinks)<br />
3.Vulnerabilityandriskassessment(PVA)<br />
4.Developmentofstrategyandactionplans<br />
5.StrengtheningCapacityandResilienceofthevulnerablecommunity<br />
Workshop<br />
Training<br />
Demonstration<br />
Awarenessbuilding<br />
Alternativelivelihood<br />
Lowcostandrenewableenergyoptions<br />
Promotionofagroforestryandsocialforestry<br />
WiderPartnershipandNetworking<br />
Monitoringandevaluation<br />
COASTAL AGRICULTURE AROUND THE SUNDARBAN<br />
IN BANGLADESH<br />
BANGLADESH<br />
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COASTAL AGRICULTURE<br />
(INCLUDING AREAS AROUND SUNDARBAN<br />
Major problems<br />
1. Tidal surges, g Tidal flood and Salinity<br />
2. Water-logging and Drainage Congestion<br />
3. Drought, erratic rainfall & salinity<br />
EXPECTED RESULTS<br />
Understandingandawarenessraisedaboutclimatechangeimpactsand<br />
disasterrisksatcommunityandactorslevels<br />
Greaterengagementofactorsandcommunitylinksstrengthenedwith<br />
actorsandstakeholdersincludingLGIanddevelopmentactors<br />
Communitycapacitytoaddressclimatechangeandclimatedisastersis<br />
built<br />
Resilienceinhuman,socialandnaturalsystemsisbuiltingeneral;<br />
ClimatechangeadaptationandDRRaremainstreamedintolocaland<br />
regionaldevelopment,povertyalleviation,agriculture,fisheries,foodand<br />
watersecurity,livelihoodsandconservationefforts<br />
Energyefficiency,renewableandenergysecuritypromoted<br />
NaturalresourcesconservationandcommunitybasedNRMestablished<br />
givingDRR,adaptationandmitigation(carbonsinking)benefits<br />
Localandregionalnetworkandpartnershipstrengthened<br />
COASTAL BELT OF BANGLADESH AND SUNDARBAN<br />
Identifying/ prioritizing the climatic risk facts<br />
affecting crop production system<br />
Very severe risk Severe risk Moderate<br />
risk<br />
Low risk<br />
Salinity, Tidal surges, Temperature Tidal surges, Cold wave,<br />
Drought, Erratic variation, Salinity, Heat flow, Soil wetness,<br />
rainfall, ifllTid Tidall fl flood, d DDrought, h Sh Short NNew weeds, d FFogginess i<br />
river erosion duration of winter pests &<br />
season,<br />
loggingwater-<br />
diseases<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO
Recommendations<br />
1. Construction of Embankment for Controlling Tidal<br />
surges, Tidal flood and Salinity<br />
2. Re-excavation of canal for Removing Drainage<br />
Congestion g and Creating g Irrigation g Facilities in Water-<br />
logged Areas<br />
3. Promoting Drought & Salt Tolerant Crop Varieties<br />
4. Promoting Innovating Farming Practices in Vulnerable<br />
Areas<br />
a) Zero Tillage Practice<br />
b) Sorjan System of Cropping<br />
c) Promoting salt tolerant crop varieties<br />
ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGY FOR<br />
AGRICULTURE<br />
Vulnerable Situation Agricultural Technological Interventions:<br />
Suggested crops/Crop Varieties<br />
Drought and Salinity Rice: BR-42, 43 (drought tolerant), BR-47, BR-49, BR-<br />
54, BINA-7,8 (salt tolerant)<br />
Vegetables: HYV Water Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cowpea,<br />
Cucumber, Red amaranth, Jhinga, Indian spinach.<br />
Potato/Sweet Potato: Cardinal, Diamont, Sweet Potato-<br />
8,9, & Local varieties<br />
Pulse crops: Mung-1,2,3,4,5,6, BARI Khesari-6, BINA<br />
Mung-3, Local Khesari,<br />
Wheat: Shourab, Gourab, Prodip<br />
Oil seed crops: Sharisa-15<br />
Water-<br />
Submergence<br />
logging/ Rice: Bri Dhan-44, Bri Dhan-51,52,<br />
Tidal surges/Tidal flood BR-51, BR-52<br />
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR ADAPTATION<br />
IN AGRICULTURE<br />
Vulnerable Areas Suggested Innovative Practices<br />
Tidal surges/Tidal flood Sorjan System of Cropping: Cultivate year round<br />
vegetables, fruits and Spices on Raised beds and cultivate<br />
fish in ditches during wet season.<br />
Raised Pit System: Cultivate creeper vegetables on Trellis<br />
around the raised Pits formed by water hyacinth hyacinth.<br />
Utilizations of Pond edges/Gher areas: Cultivate year<br />
round vegetables, spices & fruits on pond edges or Gher<br />
areas profitably.<br />
Soil wetness/Clay soil Zero Tillage Practices: Cultivate Potato/Pulses/ Oil seeds<br />
areas/Late harvest of crops including vegetables under zero tillage practice<br />
T.Aman<br />
Dry Seeding Practice: Rice may be cultivated in char lands<br />
and wet soils using sprouted rice seeds.<br />
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Adaptation in Agriculture in Bangladesh<br />
Adaptation measures in the contexts<br />
Promotion of climate resilient crops (salinity tolerant, submergence and<br />
drought tolerant varieties) of declining yields in coastal areas and<br />
Short duration and early crops<br />
Change in cropping patterns in the context of changes in by extremes<br />
(cyclones, tidal surge, seasons and weather patterns)<br />
Better farm management through new information dissemination,<br />
motivation i i and d fl flood d and d water llogging), i ) technological h l i l iinnovation i<br />
Disaster risk management and improving R&D in agriculture<br />
INNOVATIVE PRACTICES FOR ADAPTATION<br />
IN AGRICULTURE<br />
Vulnerable Areas Suggested Innovative Practices<br />
Drought and Salinity Rice: Irrigate with Sweet water,<br />
Pulses & Oil Seeds: Use of Compost<br />
Vegetables: Use of compost/poultry manure.<br />
Potato/Sweet Potato: Use of compost/poultry manure<br />
Pulse crops: Use off Compost/Poultry / l manure<br />
Wheat: Use of Compost/Poultry manure<br />
Oil seed crops: Use of Compost/Poultry manure<br />
Water- logging/ Sorjan System of Cropping: Cultivate year round<br />
Submergence<br />
vegetables, fruits and Spices on Raised beds and cultivate<br />
fish in ditches during wet season.<br />
Raised Pit System: Cultivate creeper vegetables on Trellis<br />
around the raised Pits formed by water hyacinth.<br />
Utilizations of Pond edges/Gher areas: Cultivate year<br />
round vegetables, spices & fruits on pond edges or Gher<br />
areas profitably.<br />
Adaptive Agriculture<br />
Floating bed agriculture Home stead garden on raised plinth<br />
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800<br />
700<br />
600<br />
500<br />
400<br />
300<br />
200<br />
100<br />
0<br />
Sunderban – theissuesin<br />
Agriculture g<br />
Anshuman Das<br />
SomeTrends<br />
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />
May<br />
Jun<br />
Jul<br />
AAug<br />
Sep<br />
Oct<br />
Characteristics<br />
• Moderatetohighsalinity<br />
• Lowinfiltrationandpoorlyaeratedsoil<br />
• Naturaldrainagesystemdisrupted<br />
• Water Watertakeslongtimetorecede<br />
takes long time to recede<br />
• Watertableislow,moresallowpumpinrecent<br />
yearsforBoro paddy<br />
• Chemicalintensivefarming<br />
• Smalllandholding<br />
• Poorinfrastructure<br />
450<br />
400<br />
350<br />
300<br />
250<br />
200<br />
150<br />
100<br />
50<br />
0<br />
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2500<br />
2000<br />
1500<br />
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec<br />
Avg8yrs<br />
Avglong<br />
TheannualaveragerainfalloftheSundarbans is1625mm.During<br />
19902000boththehigherandlowerrainfallvaluesaremorethan<br />
theyearlyaverage.<br />
1000<br />
500<br />
0<br />
TRF<br />
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />
Theeconomiccostduetothisinthelast20yearsis<br />
estimatedtoincludepropertydamageworthRupees<br />
1,035million.<br />
Thereisasignificantincreaseinthesettlement<br />
from1226km2to1666km,whiletheavailable<br />
agricultural agriculturallandhasreducedfrom2149kmto1691km<br />
land has reduced from 2149 km to 1691 km<br />
duringtheperiod20012008.Thisconversion,along<br />
withthegrowthofpopulationimpliesanincreasing<br />
threattofoodsecurityinISD.<br />
Thestudyalsofoundasmallincreaseintheaquaculture<br />
farms(particularlyinNorth24Parganas)from603km<br />
to649km.<br />
TRF
Commentsfromfarmers<br />
• Very unpredictable rainfall, kharif crop is completely destabilized.<br />
• Winters and summers have become warmer in the last 4~5<br />
years.<br />
• Intermediary seasons have changed – spring has now<br />
disappeared and autumn is shorter.<br />
• Storms are increasing in frequency and intensity.<br />
• Cloud cover days have increased, that’s why Infestation of pests<br />
& diseases like ‘Blast’, etc. has been increased.<br />
• The expenditure rises in cultivation but the income is not up to<br />
the expectations. “The profit is hardly seen. Yield can be more if I<br />
can be in a position to expend more” .<br />
• The introduction of shallow of 15-20 ft. deep is the cause of<br />
collapsing of land and crack in the land.<br />
SomeAdaptivePrinciples<br />
• Use of locally adapted plants, animals etc. reduce the need for<br />
high external inputs.<br />
• Improving drainage system, mulch farming and cover crop will<br />
help reducing salinity.<br />
• Mixed/relay/rotation cropping of plants with different root depth &<br />
structure, resulting in optimal utilization of water & nutrient &<br />
higher resilience against environmental stress.<br />
• Multi-storey agro-forestry extend growing season .<br />
• Irrigation using surface water.<br />
• Biological soil inputs, which enhance capacity of soil to store<br />
water, carbon & nutrients reducing need for synthetic chemicals /<br />
soil nutrients.<br />
• Integration of animal, bird, fish, insects, micro organism etc. that<br />
reduce over dependency and increase resilience.<br />
• Consider more integrated approach with DRR, infrastructure and<br />
livelihood in general; also integrate local knowledge.<br />
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Commentsfromfarmers<br />
• A southern wind is destroying the panicle of rice during their<br />
initiation stage. The flowering stage of paddy cultivation is not<br />
uniform.<br />
• The frequency of lightning, thunderbolt is increasing.<br />
• The fruit yield of new trees is better but in case of older trees,<br />
there has been a low lo yield ield for the last 33-4 4 yrs. rs<br />
• The fish species are also becoming extinct and the production<br />
is low.<br />
• Some crops like Chilli, are completely gone.<br />
• Salinity is very high, now it is visible in most of the soil.<br />
• Many of them lost land due to erosion or becoming<br />
uncultivable due to salinity.<br />
Thanks<br />
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Prof. Dewan Ali Ahsan Ahsan, , PhD<br />
Chairman<br />
Department of Fisheries<br />
University of Dhaka<br />
Description of <strong>sundarban</strong>s<br />
The Sundarbans are the world's largest halophytic mangrove forests<br />
and one of the most biologically productive of all natural<br />
ecosystems.<br />
lie across the outer deltas of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna<br />
rivers<br />
At 10,000 sq.km, it forms the largest estuarine mangrove forest in<br />
the world<br />
The adjacent World Heritage sites in India and Bangladesh cover just<br />
over a quarter of the area.<br />
It exemplifies the ecological processes of monsoon rain flooding,<br />
delta formation, tidal influence and plant colonisation<br />
has a wide range of rare fauna, including the Bengal tiger, estuarine<br />
crocodile and many fish, reptiles and birds.<br />
CLIMATE<br />
The climate is humid sub-tropical, tempered by the<br />
sea<br />
Temperatures 32°C during the monsoon and a<br />
maximum around 43°C 43 C in March<br />
Rainfall is heavy and the humidity averages 70-80%<br />
due to the nearness of the Bay of Bengal<br />
The mean annual rainfall is about 2000mm<br />
80% of the rain falls during the monsoon between<br />
mid-June and October,<br />
LAND TENURE<br />
Owned by the Government of Bangladesh.<br />
Management is by the National Forest<br />
Department.<br />
AREAS<br />
139,500 ha. The total area of both World<br />
Heritage sites is 272,510 ha.<br />
Bangladesh:<br />
Sundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary 71,502 ha<br />
Sundarbans South Wildlife Sanctuary 36,790 ha<br />
Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary 31,227 ha<br />
The West and adjoining South Sanctuaries adjoin<br />
the Indian National Park.<br />
ALTITUDE<br />
Sea level to 3m at most,<br />
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They contribute to the stabilization of the shoreline and prevention of<br />
shore erosion<br />
The mangrove detritus is consumed by the juveniles of a variety of<br />
bivalves, shrimps and fishes<br />
Mangroves provide shelter and serve as breeding grounds for a wide<br />
variety of aquatic species.<br />
Mangrove provide nesting sites for many shore birds, lizards, turtles<br />
other animals.<br />
Natural wall<br />
A rare species of shark,the Ganges river shark Glyphis<br />
gangeticus swims the estuaries<br />
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)<br />
Mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)<br />
Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)<br />
Water monitor lizards (Varanus salvator)<br />
Aq Aquatic atic mammals include incl de<br />
Ganges river dolphin Platanista gangetica (EN)<br />
Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphin Sousa chinensis<br />
This ecosystem has become vulnerable to<br />
pollution such as oil spillage, heavy metals, and<br />
agrochemicals<br />
Bio-indicator species like Dinophysis norvegica<br />
points to moderately polluted water quality of<br />
the estuary<br />
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Nursery ground for 90% of aquatic species of the coast<br />
400 fish species with 20 shrimp, 8 lobster and 7 crab species<br />
Over 110 commercial species of fish<br />
Brackish water and marine species are dominant, freshwater species<br />
being found only in the Baleswar River on the eastern edge<br />
Some commercial sp<br />
T. ilisha<br />
Pompus argenteus<br />
Herpodon nehereus<br />
Polynemous sp<br />
P monodon<br />
Overfishing<br />
Destructive fishing<br />
Embankment<br />
Indiscriminate PL collection (<br />
push and drag nets)<br />
By-catch<br />
Increase in temperature and sea level rise will seriously<br />
affect the Sundarbans 'ecosystem and bio-diversity<br />
Shifting phytoplankton biodiversity of sunderbans<br />
The rise in sea level and availability of less fresh water<br />
particularly during winter when rainfall will be less will<br />
cause inland intrusion of saline water.<br />
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Salinity<br />
<br />
Sunderbans is the <strong>trans</strong>itional zone between<br />
freshwater supplied by rivers and saline water<br />
pushed h d bby th the BBay of f BBengal. l<br />
Many fish species and other crustaceans utilize<br />
fresh water for spawning and juvenile feeding.<br />
The Hilsa needs less salinity to lay eggs.<br />
Ocean Acidification<br />
Have impact on biodiversity.<br />
Calcifying organisms such as corals and shell forming organisms<br />
are the most likelyy to be affected.<br />
An increase in the dissolved CO2 levels, decrease in pH could<br />
also have an effect on the gas exchange process of aquatic<br />
species<br />
Might disturb migration of Hilsha<br />
although more realistic studies are needed.<br />
Issues of conflict in Fisheries sector<br />
1. Demographic change (a sharp influx of new-comers<br />
perhaps driven by declining economic or ecological wellbeing<br />
in other sectors);<br />
2. Natural resources competition (increased dependence<br />
upon the natural resource can heighten competition for<br />
space p and resources); );<br />
3. Developmental pressures (as government policy switches<br />
from livelihood protection to food production, TRM)<br />
4. Structural injustices (changes in legislation that deny or<br />
severely restrict access to a resource by dependent groups in<br />
society)<br />
Diseases in Hatchery and gher<br />
Antibiotic s and pesticides<br />
Rainfall problem<br />
Quality seed and feed.<br />
Sustainable fishery management :<br />
Forest Area<br />
Affected by<br />
cyclone SIDR<br />
If possible mosquito net production should be banned<br />
DoF capacity building for strong monitoring system<br />
Stakeholders involvement in policy making and implementing<br />
procedure<br />
Awareness building programme ( MEDIA)<br />
Gear restriction at down stream so that fish can easily migrate<br />
to upstream<br />
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Sustainable fishery management (contd):<br />
Hilsa is a highly migratory <strong>trans</strong>-<strong>boundary</strong> fish ,so joint<br />
initiative ( Bangladesh, India and Myanmar) is essential.<br />
Temporary ban of Jatka and brood hilsha fishing (during<br />
peak spawning season) should be maintain not only in<br />
Bangladesh but also in India to maintain the optimum stock<br />
Joint action may be taken to control diseases<br />
Stock assessment<br />
Joint cell for <strong>sundarban</strong>s ecosystem conservation<br />
We can divide the country ,<br />
restrict the people<br />
We cannot divide the<br />
ecosystem<br />
Sundarbans is an unique<br />
ecosystem and Bangladesh –<br />
India initiative is essential<br />
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More attentions need to be taken for this<br />
fishery livelihoods<br />
Alternative Alternative livelihood<br />
E-flow concept<br />
Science knows no country<br />
It is for humanity<br />
It is the torch to illuminate the<br />
world<br />
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Sunderban:<br />
Glimpses<br />
from<br />
History<br />
Sunderban:<br />
Resources and Prospects<br />
Dr. Aniruddha Mukhopadhyay<br />
Head & Associate Professor,<br />
Department of Environmental Science,<br />
University of Calcutta<br />
The Sunderban Forest covers<br />
an area of 9630 Km 2 out of<br />
which 4266 Km 2 is Mangrove<br />
forest.<br />
Due to its beauty and richness<br />
of wildlife, it was recognized<br />
as Biosphere Reserve and<br />
was declared a World Natural<br />
Heritage Site by UNESCO.<br />
In 1495, Bipradas in his poem<br />
mentioned about Chand<br />
Saudagar’s journey from<br />
Burdwan to Sunderban…<br />
Ain-i-Akbari (1582) in Mughal<br />
period reported the riverine<br />
revenue collection from<br />
Satgaon which is now in<br />
Sunderban.<br />
Sunderban: the unique<br />
ecosystem<br />
The Sunderban (21° 30 to 22 ° 40 N, 88 ° 05 to 89 ° 55 E)<br />
is the largest estuarine mangrove forest in the world<br />
spanning about 350 km in width located in West Bengal<br />
(India) and Bangladesh.<br />
Indian Sunderban is a part of the largest prograding Ganges<br />
delta formed at the estuarine phase of the Hugli-Matla river<br />
systems<br />
Within this geographical area, forests cover nearly 10,000<br />
sq km, of which about 6,000 sq km are in Bangladesh.<br />
Indian Sunderban: Few facts<br />
Out of total 102 islands,<br />
54 are habitable.<br />
Population<br />
approximately pp y 45 lakhs.<br />
Climate<br />
Relatively high temperature and humidity (>80 %)<br />
throughout the year, and well distributed rainfall<br />
during the monsoon season.<br />
Average annual maximum temperature is around<br />
35°C. The summer extends from middle of March to<br />
middle of June and winter from December to<br />
February .<br />
Average annual rainfall is 1920 mm.<br />
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Biodiversity<br />
Sunderbans with rich floral and faunal diversity,<br />
forms a productive and protective margin for<br />
coastal West Bengal and Bangladesh.<br />
Very unique and rich ecological diversity<br />
comprising : – 334 species of plants, 49 species of<br />
mammals, 400 species of fish, 320 species of birds,<br />
53 species of reptiles, 11 amphibian species; along<br />
with numerous invertebrates, phytoplankton, fungi,<br />
bacteria, zooplankton, benthic invertebrates,<br />
molluscs.<br />
Few representative phytoplankton taxa in<br />
Sunderban estuary<br />
a) Bacteriastrum sp<br />
b) Coscinodiscus sp<br />
c) Chaetocero<br />
curvesetus<br />
d) Bacteriastrum<br />
hyalinum<br />
e) Closterium<br />
f) Asteronella<br />
g) ) GGrammatophora t h<br />
marina<br />
h) Nitzschia sp<br />
i)Navicula penata<br />
j) Gyrosigma baticum<br />
k) Anabaena<br />
l) Asterionellopsis<br />
gracilis<br />
m) Dinophysis norvegica<br />
n) Polykrikos schwartzil<br />
(Ref: Manna et. al., 2010)<br />
Algal Biodiversity<br />
Botrychia, Catenella and Caloglossa form a turfy<br />
covering on mangrove tree trunks and<br />
pneumatophores.<br />
At a lower level on the same trees trees, species of<br />
Caloglossa occur along with Chaetomorpha and<br />
Rhizoclonium.<br />
Species of Lyngbya, Oscillatoria and Microcoleus<br />
are common on pneumatophores and on the mud<br />
(Mandal and Naskar, 1994).<br />
(Ref:Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
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Phytoplanktons<br />
Major sink of atmospheric CO 2<br />
Constitute the foundation of<br />
marine and estuarine food web<br />
Efficient adsorption of<br />
nutrients<br />
Bio-indicator of climate<br />
change<br />
Algal Biodiversity<br />
P<br />
H<br />
Y<br />
T<br />
O<br />
P<br />
L<br />
A<br />
N<br />
K<br />
T<br />
O<br />
N<br />
•Highly diverse algal flora ranging from the<br />
freshwater to marine environments, though very<br />
detailed study has not been conducted yet.<br />
•Naskar et al. (2004), listed 150 species including<br />
15 species of Rhodophyceae and 2 species of<br />
Phaeophyceae.<br />
•From different short term patchy studies,<br />
presence of Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae,<br />
Diatoms, Rhodophyceae , Phaeophyceae and<br />
Chrysophyceae are reported.<br />
(Ref:Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
Microbial biodiversity<br />
Sunderban Mangrove ecosystem ideally situated at the<br />
inter-phase between the terrestrial and marine<br />
environment supports a rich and diverse group of<br />
microorganisms.<br />
Actinomycetes<br />
Bacteria<br />
(Ref: Das et. al.,2006)<br />
Fungi<br />
Breakdown of<br />
organic matter<br />
Mineral cycle<br />
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Invertebrates<br />
Ref:(Chaudhuri and Choudhury, 1994).<br />
Few common fish<br />
species<br />
Harpodon nehereus<br />
Trichiurus savala<br />
Setipinna sp.<br />
Pampus sp.<br />
Sardinella sp.<br />
Salar sp. p<br />
Pangasius pangasius<br />
Lates calcarifer<br />
Hilsa (Tenualosa) ilisha<br />
Pomadasys hasta<br />
Polynemus sp.<br />
Coilia sp.<br />
Periopthalmus sp.<br />
Boleopthalmus sp.<br />
Faunal Biodiversity<br />
Crustaceans (240 species)<br />
Insects (201 species)<br />
• Odonates and dipterans are dominant<br />
Molluscs (143 aspecies)<br />
Annelids (78 species)<br />
Nematodes (68 species)<br />
Protozoans (104 species)<br />
Reptiles and Amphibians<br />
Among various turtles and tortoises,<br />
six species are nearly extinct or<br />
threatened.<br />
Of the four marine turtles, the Olive<br />
ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea),<br />
though endangered, is the most<br />
abundant.<br />
The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is<br />
rare due to excessive fishing, while<br />
the loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and<br />
hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)<br />
are not common.(Hussain and<br />
Acharya, 1994).<br />
The river terrapin (Batagur baska)<br />
and three of the 14 species of lizards<br />
and monitors are also endangered.<br />
(Ref:Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
Faunal Biodiversity<br />
FISH<br />
The fish fauna of the Bangladesh Sunderban includes 53<br />
pelagic and 124 demersal species (Sarker,1989; Rainboth,<br />
1991). Of these, over 120 species have been recorded in<br />
commercial i l catches th (S (Seidensticker id ti k andd HHai, i 1983) 1983). Th The IIndian di<br />
Sunderban supports a similar number of species (165 species;<br />
Sanyal, 1999)<br />
Presence of a number of ornamental fish resources in Indian<br />
Sunderbans. (Mandal et. al.,2012)<br />
Reptiles and Amphibians<br />
Among snakes, the Family Boidae<br />
is the largest followed by<br />
Hydrophidae Elapidae,<br />
Typhlopidae and Viperidae.<br />
Noteworthy species are the King<br />
Cobra (Ophiophagus Hannah),<br />
Indian spectacled cobra (Naja<br />
naja) j ) and d IIndian di python th (P (Python th<br />
molurus).<br />
Banded krait (Bungarus<br />
fasciatus), Common krait<br />
((Bungarus caeruleus) Russells<br />
Viper (Daboia russelii)<br />
Estuarine Crocodiles(Crocodilus<br />
porosus) are also very common.<br />
(Ref:Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
(Ref:Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
Birds<br />
Several species of kingfishers (including<br />
brown-winged and stork-billed<br />
kingfishers, Pelargopsis amauropterus<br />
and P. capensis, respectively) and the<br />
magnificent white-bellied sea-eagle<br />
(Haliaeetus leucogaster)are quite<br />
common, as are many herons, egrets,<br />
storks, sandpipers, whimbrels, curlews<br />
and other waders.<br />
There are also many species of gulls and<br />
terns, especially along the coast and the<br />
larger waterways.<br />
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Birds<br />
(Ref:Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
Species<br />
Flowering Plants 105<br />
Algae 150<br />
Lichens 32<br />
The large spatial and<br />
temporal variability in<br />
hydrological regimes (both<br />
freshwater inflows and the<br />
tides), topography and<br />
texture of the substratum,<br />
the salinity, and their<br />
interactions, result in very<br />
high habitat heterogeneity<br />
in the mangrove<br />
ecosystems, and thereby<br />
ensure an equally diverse<br />
biodiversity.<br />
The greyheaded fish eagle<br />
(Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus) and<br />
Pallas’s fish-eagle (Haliaeetus<br />
leucoryphus) are quite rare.<br />
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Apart from the species particularly<br />
associated with the sea and<br />
wetlands, there are woodpeckers,<br />
barbets, shrikes, drongos, mynahs,<br />
minivets, babblers and many<br />
others(Salter, 1984), along with a<br />
number of migratory birds.<br />
Floral Biodiversity<br />
Mangrove Biodiversity<br />
In India part if<br />
Sunderban, the total<br />
vascular flora (including<br />
mangrove associates) is<br />
estimated at 100 species<br />
representing ti 34 ffamilies ili<br />
and 57 genera,<br />
comprises of 30 species<br />
of trees, 32 shrubs, and<br />
the rest are herbs,<br />
grasses, sedges and<br />
ferns.<br />
True Mangrove species = 26<br />
Mangrove associates = 29<br />
Back mangrove species= 29<br />
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Mammalian Biodiversity<br />
Among 40 species the only primate<br />
is the rhesus macaque (Macaca<br />
mulatta) which still occurs in good<br />
numbers, but its population is<br />
declining gradually.<br />
As per 2004 census, the tiger<br />
population in Indian Sunderban is<br />
around 274.<br />
Spotted deer (Cervus axis) and<br />
wild boar (Sus scrofa) occur in<br />
large numbers.<br />
Besides three species of otters,<br />
there are wild cats (Felis<br />
bengalensis, F. chaus and F.<br />
viverrina) and the Ganges River<br />
Dolphin (Platanista gangetica).<br />
Forest Types<br />
Tidal Swamp Forests<br />
Saline Water Type Mixed Forests<br />
Brackish Water Type Mixed Forests<br />
Palm Swamp Type Forests<br />
Mangrove Biodiversity<br />
In general, the northern <strong>boundary</strong> and new depositions are<br />
characterized by Baen (Avicennia marina, A. alba, A.<br />
officinalis) flanked by foreshore grassland of Porteresia<br />
coarctata (Dhani grass).<br />
Baen is gradually replaced by Genwa (Excoecaria<br />
agallocha) and then Goran (Ceriops spp.).<br />
The southern and eastern associates include Garjan j<br />
(Rhizophora spp.), Kankra (Bruguiera spp.), and few<br />
patches of Sundari (Heritiera fomes ).<br />
Hental (Phoenix paludosa) forest exists in relatively high<br />
land and compact soil.<br />
Dhundul (Xylocarpus granatum), Passur (Xylocarpus<br />
mekongensis) and Nypa fruticans (Golpata) palm swamps<br />
are extremely limited.<br />
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Food chain in the mangrove ecosystem in<br />
Sunderbans<br />
(Ref: Banerjee, 1998)<br />
Factors affecting biodiversity in mangroves<br />
Threatened fauna of Sunderbans:<br />
Reptilia<br />
Crocodylus porosus (Estuarine<br />
Crocodile)<br />
Lepidochelys olivacea (Olive<br />
Ridley Turtle)<br />
Batagur baska (Batagur Turtle)<br />
Lissemys punctata (Indian<br />
Flapshelled p Turtle) )<br />
Trionyx gangeticus (Indian<br />
Softshelled Turtle)<br />
Kachuga tecta (Indian Tent<br />
Turtle)<br />
Varanus bengalensis (Common<br />
Indian Monitor)<br />
Varanus salvator (Water<br />
Monitor)<br />
Python morulus (Indian Rock<br />
Python)<br />
(Ref: Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
(Ref: Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
Threats to biodiversity<br />
Climate change: Temperature is showing an<br />
increasing trend, as well as precipitation<br />
Variability in the climatic parameters has been<br />
increased<br />
Growing human population: Consequently<br />
overexploitation of both timber and fauna, and<br />
conversion of the cleared land to agriculture and<br />
aquaculture.<br />
Hydrological factors<br />
Man-animal conflict<br />
Pollution from agrochemicals, industrial wastes<br />
Threatened fauna of Sunderbans:<br />
Mammalia<br />
Panthera tigris tigris (Royal<br />
Bengal Tiger)<br />
Felis bengalensis (Leopard Cat)<br />
Felis viverrina (Fishing Cat)<br />
Platanista gangetica(Gangetic<br />
Dolphin)<br />
Orcaela brevirostris (Irrawady<br />
Dolphin)<br />
Neophocaena phocaenoides (Little<br />
Indian Porpoise)<br />
Threatened fauna of Sunderbans:<br />
Aves<br />
Ardea goliath (Great Goliath<br />
Heron)<br />
Pelecanus phillippensis (Dalmatian<br />
Pelican)<br />
Leptotilos duius (Lesser Adjutant<br />
Stork)<br />
(Ref: Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
(Ref: Gopal and Chauhan, 2006)<br />
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Effect of Climate change on Sunderban<br />
biodiversity<br />
Relationship between climate change and<br />
hydro-meteorology<br />
GHG increase<br />
Increase in<br />
radiative forcings<br />
Increase in<br />
temperature<br />
Changes in<br />
precipitation & ET<br />
Changes in soil<br />
moisture<br />
Changes in soil<br />
groundwater<br />
(Ref: Mukherjee, 2010)<br />
Snow and Ice melt<br />
Sea level rise<br />
Changes in drought<br />
Changes in<br />
run-off<br />
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Changes in<br />
river flow<br />
Storm surge<br />
Salinity intrusion<br />
Backwater effect<br />
by tidal flow<br />
Changes in<br />
flood<br />
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Effect of Climate change on Planktons<br />
Salinization of land<br />
Alteration of pH<br />
Increased salinity of<br />
water bodies<br />
Increase in<br />
temperature<br />
Invasion of<br />
Stenohaline species<br />
Physio-chemical<br />
variation of ambient<br />
aquatic phase<br />
Change in Plankton<br />
community<br />
Nekton and benthic molluscan<br />
community and fishery affected<br />
Climate change effect<br />
Sea level rise : 1990-2000: 3.14mm/ year<br />
Sea level rise : 2000-2009: 17.8mm/ year<br />
Net land loss: 2000-2009: 65 sq. km.<br />
26% increase of high to very high intensity cyclones: 1881-2001<br />
(Ref: WWF)<br />
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Changing Pattern in Distribution of Sundri<br />
and Gewa from 1992 to 2001<br />
Sea level<br />
rise (cm)<br />
(baseline is<br />
year 2000 )<br />
Impact on tigers<br />
(In Bangladesh region)<br />
High tiger<br />
abundance<br />
habitat<br />
(km 2 )<br />
Medium<br />
tiger<br />
abundance<br />
habitat<br />
(km 2 )<br />
Low tiger<br />
abundance<br />
habitat<br />
(km 2 )<br />
(Ref: Mukherjee, 2010)<br />
Total tiger<br />
habitat<br />
(km 2 )<br />
0 574 1,445 2,155 4,175<br />
4 574 1,442 2,153 4,169<br />
8 551 1,352 2,117 4,021<br />
12 527 1,229 1,941 3,697<br />
16 458 1,011 1,477 2,946<br />
20 309 622 840 1,771<br />
24 142 236 296 674<br />
28 37 74 48 159<br />
(Ref: Mukherjee, 2010)<br />
Services of the resources from Sunderban<br />
widely used for survival and well-being<br />
Provisioning<br />
Services<br />
• Food, timber,<br />
fiber<br />
•Building<br />
materials<br />
• Pharmaceutical<br />
compounds<br />
Regulating<br />
Services<br />
• Regulation of<br />
climate &<br />
natural<br />
hazards<br />
• Regulation of<br />
water quality<br />
• Fixation of<br />
atmospheric<br />
carbon<br />
Cultural<br />
Services<br />
• Recreational,<br />
aesthetic,<br />
spiritual p<br />
benefits<br />
•<strong>Coastal</strong><br />
tourism<br />
Supporting<br />
services<br />
•Soil formation<br />
• Photosynthesis<br />
• Nutrient<br />
cycling<br />
• Commercial<br />
fisheries<br />
Changing Pattern in Distribution of Goran and<br />
Gewa from 1992 to 2001<br />
(Ref: Mukherjee, 2010)<br />
Bio prospecting: Use of ‘Mother Nature’<br />
Exploration, extraction<br />
and screening<br />
Indigenous and<br />
folklore knowledge for<br />
commercially valuable<br />
resources<br />
Highly significant for<br />
pharmaceutical and<br />
medicinal fields<br />
Boost up the economic<br />
scenario<br />
Direct use<br />
Food<br />
Fodder<br />
Timber<br />
Firewood<br />
Charcoal<br />
Fisheries<br />
Medicines<br />
Biocides<br />
Construction materials<br />
Mangroves<br />
sssss Sunderban:<br />
Endless resources<br />
Shows highly ecological,<br />
chemical and biological<br />
diversity starting from<br />
microorganisms to highly<br />
evolved vertebrates, thus<br />
proving us huge resources.<br />
Provides both goods( foods<br />
and raw materials) and<br />
diverse services .<br />
Indirect use<br />
Shoreline/riverbanks<br />
protection<br />
Flood and flow control<br />
Habitat<br />
Prevention of saline<br />
water intrusion<br />
Phytoremediation<br />
Maintenance of<br />
biodiversity<br />
Nutrient retention<br />
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Medicinal use of some mangroves<br />
Ethno medicinal knowledge<br />
Acnthus ilicifolius<br />
Aegiceras corniculatum<br />
Avicennia alba<br />
Avicennia marina<br />
Avicennia officinalis<br />
Bruguiera gymnorhiza<br />
Ceriops tagal<br />
Excoecaria agallocha<br />
(Ref: Bandaranayake, 1998)<br />
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aphrodisiac, asthma, blood purifier, (Fr),<br />
diabetes, diuretic, dyspepsia, hepatitis,<br />
leprosy(Fr, L, R) neuralgia, paralysis,<br />
ringworms, rheumatism, skin diseases,<br />
snake bites,stomach pains, (B, Fr, L).<br />
asthma, diabetes, rheumatism, (L,B)<br />
antifertililty, skin diseases, tumors, ulcers,<br />
(Resin) (Resin).<br />
rheumatism, small pox, ulcers, (St).<br />
aphrodisiac, diuretic, hepatitis, (Fr, L),<br />
leprosy, (B).<br />
eye diseases, (Fr).<br />
stops hemorrhages, (B).<br />
epilepsy, (L, Sap), conjunctivitis, dermatitis,<br />
haematuria, leprosy, (L, Sap, St),<br />
purgative,(L, sap), toothache, (Sap).<br />
Chemical use of mangroves:<br />
The bark of various mangrove species is used in<br />
tannin production.<br />
Ceriops decandra is a major source of tannin<br />
while the barks of other species such as Bruguiera<br />
gymnorrhiza and Xylocarpus granatum also have<br />
a high tannin content.<br />
Xylocarpus granatum fruits are also used in<br />
tanning.<br />
(Ref: Rahaman,2000)<br />
Microbial uses<br />
Naturally occurring petroleum degrading aerobic bacteria .<br />
Bioactive metabolite from the selected fungal isolates and<br />
their antimicrobial activity (Radhakrishnan et. Al.,2011)<br />
Cyanobacteria isolated from the intertidal soil of Sunderbans<br />
exhibits antimicrobial compunds (Pramanik and<br />
mukherjee,2011)<br />
Marine actinomycetes constitute an important and potential<br />
source of novel bioactive compounds (Colwell et. Al.,1992)<br />
The first document on antibiotic-producing marine bacteria was<br />
by Rosenfeld and Zobell62. Since then, there are several<br />
reports of antibiotic-producing marine bacteria.(Burgess et.<br />
Al., 1999)<br />
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Medicinal use of some mangroves<br />
Ethno medicinal knowledge<br />
Heritiera littoralis<br />
Nypa fruiticans<br />
Rhizophora p apiculata p<br />
Sonneratia caseolaris<br />
Xylocarpus granatum<br />
(Ref: Bandaranayake, 1998)<br />
Class of<br />
Chemical<br />
diarrhea (St).<br />
asthma, diabetes, leprosy,<br />
rheumatism, snake bite, (L, Fr).<br />
antiemetic, antiseptic, diarrhea,<br />
hhaemostatic, i (B) (B), hhepatitis, i i (B (B, Fl Fl,<br />
Fr, L), stops bleeding, typhoid,<br />
(B).<br />
bleeding, hemorrhages, piles, sprain<br />
poultices, (Fr).<br />
cholera, fever, malaria, (B).<br />
Several novel compounds :useful for<br />
medicinal and agricultural purposes<br />
Compound Source biological<br />
activity<br />
Benzoquinones O-methylembelin Aegiceras<br />
corniculatum<br />
toxic to fish,<br />
toxic to the<br />
fungi pythium<br />
ultimum<br />
Napthoforans Avicennia marina phytoalexins<br />
Diterpenes Gibberellin A3<br />
Gibberellin A7<br />
Diterpenes Gibberellin A4<br />
Gibberellin A9<br />
Bruguiera gymnorhiza plant growth<br />
hormones<br />
Rhizophora mucronata plant growth<br />
hormones<br />
Alkaloids Benzoxazolin-2-one Acanthus illicifolius Antitumor<br />
activity<br />
( Ref: Miles et. al., 1999)<br />
Combating salinity increase<br />
Presence of different<br />
Halophilic and<br />
Halotolerant species.<br />
Combating climate<br />
change: Resurgence of<br />
local salt tolerant rice<br />
strains specially in postaila<br />
scenario.<br />
Few salt tolerant rice<br />
strains in Sunderbans:<br />
Dudheswar<br />
Matla<br />
Karpur dhuli<br />
Patnai 23<br />
Vaidheli<br />
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Potential Bio-active compounds and Secondary metabolites:<br />
Medicinal and pharmaceutical interface<br />
Several marine researches reported about various Bio-active<br />
compounds and metabolites from Sponges, Cnidarians, Molluscs.<br />
Since 1970 about 18000 marine natural products have been<br />
isolated, of which 25% are from algae, 33% from sponges, 18%<br />
from Cnidarians and 24% from other marine organisms like<br />
ascidians, molluscs, echinoderms, bryozoans (Bhakuni and Rawat,<br />
2005)<br />
These are the most virgin areas of research in sunderban which<br />
will surely explore some magnificent results with a new dimension<br />
in drug discovery.<br />
Many of them can be used as a Bio indicator of pollution and<br />
climate change.<br />
(Ref: Sarkar, 2011)<br />
Potential Bio-active compounds and Secondary metabolites:<br />
Medicinal and pharmaceutical interface<br />
Various fish species are used to extract oils rich in<br />
omega-3-fatty acids as well as toxins used for<br />
different purposes.<br />
Diverse algal population can be served both as a<br />
source of nutrition and pharmacologically<br />
important bioactive molecules.<br />
Fisheries along with a new dimension in sea food<br />
The Sunderban supports very rich estuarine and<br />
coastal marine fisheries. It is the most<br />
important non-forestry product of the forest.<br />
The shallow water, creeks, small and big rivers<br />
crossing mangrove forests supports many species<br />
of fish.<br />
SSome species i such h as Hil Hilsha h ilisha ili h are<br />
exclusively marine but travel through estuaries<br />
to the upstream areas for breeding and then<br />
return to the sea.<br />
Shrimps and prawns constitute the most<br />
important fishery of the zone. The most<br />
important crustaceans’ species are Penaeus<br />
mondon and Macrobarachium rosenbergi.<br />
Potential Bio-active compounds and Secondary metabolites:<br />
Medicinal and pharmaceutical interface<br />
Opens sodium<br />
channels in cell<br />
membrane<br />
(Ref: Sarkar, 2011)<br />
Produces Ciguatoxin<br />
Marine Algae<br />
Dianoflagellates<br />
Affecting mainly<br />
neuronal, cardiac and<br />
gastrointestinal tissues<br />
300 times more toxic<br />
than Tetradotoxin<br />
produced by Pufferfish<br />
Antioxidant<br />
against pesticide<br />
toxicity<br />
Fisheries: An economic overview<br />
Crustaceans account for the largest<br />
proportion of animal biomass, with an<br />
estimated annual harvest of 40 million<br />
kilograms of fiddler crabs and 100 million<br />
kilograms of mud crabs besides a<br />
considerable harvest of shrimps, prawns<br />
and lobsters.<br />
Marine aquarium trade is rapidly<br />
expanding and there is a growing demand<br />
for tropical ornamental fishes in the<br />
international market.<br />
Honey and bee wax<br />
Although honey and bees-wax are universal non-forest<br />
products, in the Sunderbans, these are included in the nonwood<br />
forest products and treated with particular<br />
importance with respect to their market and food value.<br />
•Aegiceras corniculatum and<br />
Ceriops decandra, these two<br />
species are favored by the honeybee<br />
Apis dorsata.<br />
•Honey made from Aegiceras is of<br />
high quality and has a distinctive<br />
flavor.<br />
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Sunderban<br />
Mangrove<br />
Ecosystem:<br />
Thrust Areas<br />
Thank<br />
You<br />
• Documentation<br />
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• Diversity and Stability<br />
• Ecology<br />
• Behaviour/ Ethology<br />
• Bioprospecting and Adaptation<br />
Studies<br />
<strong>Integrated</strong> coastal<br />
and marine<br />
management<br />
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Summary<br />
Highly ecological,<br />
chemical and<br />
biological<br />
diversity: needs<br />
economic<br />
valuation<br />
Sunderban<br />
Community<br />
participation<br />
Monitoring the<br />
impact of climate<br />
change<br />
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PUBLIC HEALTH IN SUNDARBANS<br />
Issues and way forward<br />
Soumitra Roy<br />
soumitra20@gmail.com<br />
Consisting of 102 islands on the Indian side, of which<br />
46 are forested and the rest variably inhabited.<br />
The Sundarban delta is home of about 4 million<br />
people.<br />
HEALTH SCENARIO<br />
84% patients received treatment from qualified or non<br />
qualified doctors. The remaining 16% did not, mostly<br />
because of poverty.<br />
77% ‘poorest of the poor’ patients chose not to seek<br />
treatment compared to 47 % of the average income<br />
families.<br />
Excessive dependence on unqualified RMPs/Quacks is<br />
directly related to non-availability of quality services (and<br />
at affordable price) and geographical barriers.<br />
At least 65% patients are treated by untrained rural<br />
practitioners (State average is around 53%).<br />
Source: Sabuj Sangha (2012), study of 2 blocks, Patharpratima and Gosaba<br />
EXISTING SCENARIO<br />
There are 19 Blocks in Sundarban.<br />
6 (Gosaba, Hingalgunj, Patharpratima,<br />
Sandeshkhali II, Namkhana, Kultali) are<br />
extremely inaccessible and lack even the most<br />
basic facilities.<br />
8 (Sagar, Jaynagar II, Canning II, Basanti,<br />
Minakhan, Kakdwip, Mathurapur II,<br />
Sandeshkhali I) are remote and severely<br />
underdeveloped.<br />
Remaining 5 (Hasnabad, Canning I, Joynagar I,<br />
Mathurapur I and Haroa) are in main land with<br />
greater accessibility and somewhat better living<br />
conditions.<br />
Inhabitants face challenges of geo-climatic hazards,<br />
poor infrastructure facilities and uncertainties of<br />
livelihood leading to chronic poverty – all these<br />
contribute to increased vulnerability to health<br />
risks.<br />
HEALTH FACILITIES<br />
There are 838 Sub Centers (SCs) in the region.<br />
16% (134) are non-functional<br />
In Gosaba and Patharpratima Blocks on an average1<br />
PHC is catering to the health needs of 110,000 people.<br />
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ISSUES WITH GOVT. HEALTH SERVICES<br />
HR and service delivery issues in higher facilities<br />
The majority of PHCs and BPHCs are understaffed<br />
Limited electricity supply<br />
Poorly managed<br />
Resulting in underperformance and underutilization of<br />
existing facilities.<br />
Absenteeism and unaccountability cripples credibility and<br />
reliability of curative services offered by Govt.<br />
HEALTH INDICATORS<br />
Institutional deliveries situation in Sundarbans –<br />
WB (1996 to 2006) – from 40.1% to 43.1%<br />
WB – Rural (2007-08) ( ) – 43.2%<br />
North 24 Parganas (2007-08) – 43.4%<br />
South 24 Parganas (2007-08) – 36.4%<br />
Sundarbans (2007-08) – 29%<br />
IMR ??<br />
MMR ??<br />
Geriatric care??<br />
ICDS ??<br />
WHO ARE PROVIDING THE HEALTH SERVICES?<br />
People depend on RMPs / Quacks, but why?<br />
They are available within 1 km from any household in<br />
the Sundarbans.<br />
They are readily available at any time for home visits,<br />
‘chamber’ consultancy, medicines, ‘indoor’ treatment<br />
(diarrhea, ( , dehydration, y , abortions, , abscess drainage, g ,<br />
etc).<br />
Most of the service is rendered on credit, and the entire<br />
family pays for the whole service once or twice a year.<br />
They are well connected to laboratories/investigation<br />
centers, as well as with Nursing Homes, in distant<br />
towns.<br />
They accompany patients to higher treatment centers,<br />
when needed.<br />
RMPs/quacks represent a ‘friendly neighborhood’.<br />
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MOST VULNERABLE GROUPS<br />
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Women and children are particularly vulnerable.<br />
For delivery a woman is to go thought<br />
Average travel of 8 Kms<br />
Inaccessible terrain - needs boats, van rickshaws etc.<br />
4 – 5 hours time<br />
Physical strain.<br />
The travel is a nightmare after dusk, and anytime during<br />
the monsoons.<br />
More than 50% children (0-3 years) are<br />
malnourished.<br />
Colostrums feeding from within one hour of childbirth<br />
is practiced by 45% mothers.<br />
Exclusive Breast Feeding for first 6 months is<br />
practiced by only 35% mothers.<br />
Significant number of malnourished children<br />
chronically h i ll suffer ff from f diarrhea di h or respiratory i t tract t t<br />
infections or skin rash and receive partial<br />
symptomatic treatment mainly from local quacks.<br />
Child vaccination against common dangerous<br />
infections is not yet ‘universal’ subject to availability<br />
of vacancies in the Sub Centers.<br />
In Sundarbans, the rate of absolute noncoverage<br />
is as high as 7% (WB 3%).<br />
WASH ISSUES<br />
22% of 31210 families do not have sanitary toilet<br />
facilities in Patharpratima Block<br />
At any given point of time 5% tube wells are nonfunctional<br />
6% of all diseases are diarrhoea (WHO, (WHO 2006)<br />
High rate of hookworm infestation – a major<br />
contributor to anemia<br />
Poor menstrual hygiene practices<br />
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WAY FORWARD<br />
Multi pronged strategy needed<br />
Quick fix Vs. Long term interventions<br />
Trans <strong>boundary</strong> initiative<br />
LONG-TERM<br />
Advocacy with Govt. to improve institutional health<br />
services<br />
Advocacy with PRI to undertake greater role in public<br />
health sphere<br />
Community y managed g communication for effective<br />
behaviour change<br />
Supporting communities to improve their livelihood<br />
system<br />
Support to improve nutrition of the mother and child<br />
Support to improve drinking water and sanitary toilet<br />
facilities<br />
Making all stakeholders aware of climate change issues<br />
and its impact<br />
Thank you<br />
IMMEDIATE<br />
Training for Dais to support ‘home delivery’<br />
Improvement in quality of services through RMPs<br />
Strengthening of ASHA initiative of Govt.<br />
Advocacy with PRI to provide 1 hand pump for every<br />
250 people l and d sanitary i toilets il with i h all ll families f ili<br />
Strategic communication planning for home based<br />
diarrhoea management<br />
Ensuring 100% immunisation to reduce infant deaths<br />
related to measles (will be a part of ASHA initiative<br />
but Govt. to ensure service delivery)<br />
Increase ANC coverage to reduce maternal mortality<br />
RESEARCH<br />
Community based ground water conservation<br />
PPP model for critical curative care<br />
Effective communication on preventive health issues<br />
Livelihood adaptation in sync with the climate change<br />
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Communities’ObservationsandDisasterPerceptionsinan<br />
AgeofClimateChange:ACaseStudyfromtwo<strong>Coastal</strong><br />
Villages,Shaymnagar,Satkhira,Bangladesh<br />
M. Mokhlesur Rahman<br />
Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS),<br />
Bangladesh<br />
CNRS, House 19/B, Road 16, Block-B, Banani, Dhaka,<br />
Bangladesh<br />
mokhles_cnrs@yahoo.com<br />
Trans<strong>boundary</strong>MeetingonSundarbans<br />
3-6 October 2012<br />
Kolkata, India<br />
Local environmental changes: Fultala village<br />
Before 1980 – all village canals were wide and retained much freshwater.<br />
Canals and beels for freshwater fish, rice and veg. High local fish<br />
availability, wide CPR bases<br />
(Rainfall pattern relatively predictable seasonally, crop farming<br />
synchronized with local weather)<br />
1981 to 2009 –some rice paddies converted to shrimp ghers, public<br />
roadside borrow pits and canals grabbed and converted to shrimp farms,<br />
fish ponds, croplands and settlements. CPR base reduced and lost<br />
(Last 10 years - erratic rainfall, prolognd droughts, difficult for<br />
farmers to plan, frequent crop loss/damage)<br />
Post Aila (2009)- salinisation of ponds/ beels/ croplands impacted fish,<br />
shrimps, crop, veg. production on the western side of the village<br />
(Decline in rice and veg. production, loss of trees and drop in<br />
freshwater fish and other biota – soil saline, low rains, salinity not<br />
washed out)<br />
Community views on weather<br />
No specific awareness of CC; main reference is to weather<br />
and Understanding varies by occupation, political status,<br />
gender…<br />
Fishers: Increased cyclones/ rough sea weather (disrupt<br />
fishing efforts- loss of income), cyclone induced siltation<br />
(degrades fish habitats, fish stock shifted), drought (affect fish<br />
migration and breeding –less fish)<br />
Rice farmers: Increased drought (crop damage), erratic<br />
rainfall (crop damage), salinity (crop loss), lack of freshwater<br />
(hampers boro rice farming)<br />
Shrimp farmers: high temperature & drought (increased<br />
salinity -kills whitefish), heavy rains/ flooding (farmed shrimp<br />
escaped, gher ecology degraded and high mortality of stocked<br />
shrimps)<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
Where are the Study villages?<br />
Village 2: Chakbara<br />
Village 1: Fultala<br />
Village 1:<br />
• Mainland, less exposed to hazards<br />
Village 2:<br />
• Rice farming is major livelihoods<br />
• Island like setting, more exposed to<br />
• Less dependence on Sundarbans<br />
hazards<br />
• Poor subsists on wage laboring,<br />
• Shrimp farming village<br />
earth cutting, seasonal fishing, van<br />
• Heavily dependent on Sundarbans,<br />
pulling, out migration<br />
rivers and lower estuary for<br />
• Less affected by S the u Cyclone n d e r Aila b a n s<br />
livelihoods<br />
• Severely affected by the Cyclone<br />
Aila<br />
To Bay of Bengal<br />
Local environmental changes: Chakbara village<br />
Before 1990<br />
• Only aman rice farmed, freshwater fish in low lying beels open for<br />
all (CPRs)<br />
• Rice farming, fishing and Sundarbans resources - livelihood basis<br />
for all<br />
During 1990 - 2009<br />
• Salt water shrimp farming covered entire village lands replaced rice<br />
farming and freshwater fish and loss of CPR bases<br />
• Better off shrimp farmers grabbed lands, weakened dykes, dyke<br />
failure, overuse of NRs, changes in local social-ecological systems<br />
After Cyclone Aila -2009<br />
• Prolonged saline water inundation polluted lands , ponds, ghers<br />
damaged houses, killed livestock, trees, freshwater fish , shrimps<br />
• Shrimp farming disrupted and stopped for over 2 years, no<br />
cultivation - further pressure on NR base - severe humanitarian crises<br />
Community views on weather<br />
Women: drought (more irrigation, less shrimp PL),<br />
salinity (pollution of freshwater ponds – need more time to<br />
fetch water), intense heavy rainfall (less demand of shrimp<br />
PL) Cyclone Aila (live on embankment, loss of mollusks,<br />
loss of varieties of wild food items),<br />
Honey collectors: cyclone killed bees, increased drought<br />
led to less flowering and thus less honey<br />
Fish /shrimp traders : heavy rainfall /cyclones damaged<br />
fish/ shrimp ghers - lead to poor landing ; prolonged<br />
drought lead to less catch from Sundarbans – less fish<br />
landing ; warmer weather, need more ice – higher costs –<br />
less income<br />
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How do local people express their views?<br />
• No clear reference to CC. More combination of weather and<br />
non-weather stressors. Examples:<br />
• Reduced rains, drought and salinity cause declining freshwater<br />
fish (part-weather stressor) - but illegal grabbing and<br />
converting canals/ rivers to crop lands/ fish-shrimp ponds (non<br />
–weather th stressor t ) )cause major j damage d to t freshwater f h t fish fi h<br />
• Erratic rains, prolonged drought and salinity hamper rice<br />
production (weather stressor) - while lack of freshwater due to<br />
conversion of canals/ rivers (non weather stressor) cause<br />
further impacts on rice farming<br />
• Reduced rains, increased temperature (weather stressor) affect<br />
fish biology, lead to declining fisheries - but poor management<br />
of Sundarbans fisheries including its 3 sanctuaries (nonweather<br />
stressor) accelerate decline in fisheries production and<br />
biodiversity<br />
Perceived seasonal changes<br />
Seasons Temper Rainfall Visibility Communities’ Remarks<br />
ature<br />
of the<br />
Summer (mid<br />
,<br />
Higher temp. low, erratic rains, high<br />
Apr – mid Jun) variability, high visibility, extended<br />
Monsoon (mid<br />
,<br />
Warmer, late, reduced, intense/ erratic<br />
Jun-mid Jun mid Aug) <br />
rains, annual variability, low visibility<br />
Autumn (mid<br />
,<br />
Higher temp, warmer, increased/<br />
Aug-mid Oct) erratic rains, very low visibility<br />
Dewey (mid<br />
,<br />
Higher temp., warmer than before,<br />
Oct-mid Dec) rainfall erratic, very low visibility<br />
Winter (mid Warmer , short/intense cold spells,<br />
Dec-mid Feb<br />
reduced rains, visible, shortened<br />
Spring (mid Higher temp, reduced rains, very low<br />
Feb- mid Apr)<br />
visibility of the season<br />
= Increased (high); = Increased (low), = Decreased (high); = Decreased (low),<br />
= erratic pattern<br />
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MultiplicityofCCrelateddisastersonfisheries<br />
Year CC threats Impacts<br />
2007 - November - Super cyclone Sidr Over 80% fish/shrimp ghers damaged and fishing<br />
operations disrupted<br />
2008 - September - Abnormally high tide/ Breached and overtopped coastal dykes and damaged<br />
coastal flooding many fish./shrimp ponds/ghers<br />
2009 - May - Cyclone Aila with high Damaged 80-100% fish/shrimp ponds/ ghers and affected<br />
surge water<br />
fishing operations<br />
2009 - August g - Intense rain-based<br />
flooding<br />
Flooded many y fish/shrimp p pponds/ghers g<br />
2009 - October - Post monsoon drought Heat stress affected shrimps<br />
2010 - April-June - Pre monsoon drought High temperature affected pond/ gher ecology, heat stress<br />
affected stocked shrimps<br />
2011 - August - Intense heavy rainbased<br />
flooding for 2<br />
weeks<br />
2012 - January - Severe cold spell with<br />
dense fogs (10 days)<br />
Over 80% ponds/ghers flooded and fish /shrimps escaped<br />
and died due to sudden fluctuations of pond/gher ecology<br />
Affected gher ecology, increase disease susceptibility of<br />
shrimp/fish, inhibit fish/shrimps growth, high PL mortality,<br />
loss of some dyke crops<br />
How do local people express their views (Contd.)?<br />
• Cyclone-borne siltation degraded fish habitats in upper<br />
Sundarbans (weather stressor)- while widespread use of<br />
harmful gears downstream (non-weather stressor)<br />
affected fish migration and spawning causing more<br />
damage to Sundarbans fisheries<br />
• Dyke failure, saline water inundation caused by cyclone/<br />
storm surges/ high tides (part-weather stressor) – but<br />
poor maintenance (non-weather stressor) weakened<br />
dykes<br />
• Dyke failure and saline water inundation due to cyclone<br />
s/surges caused instant damage to resources (partweather<br />
stressor) – but more than one year to fix dykes<br />
(non-weather stressor) resulting in more damage owing<br />
to prolonged exposure to hazards<br />
Climaterelatedstressorsthhataffectthelivelihoodsof<br />
differentoccupationalgrouups(pairwiseranking)<br />
Affect wider<br />
communities<br />
Sh Shortage t of f<br />
freshwater<br />
Lack of drinking<br />
water<br />
Diseases, incur<br />
treatment costs<br />
Rice farmers<br />
Women (farming)<br />
Shrimp farmers<br />
Shrimp/ rice farmers<br />
Sea going fishers<br />
Women (PL catch)<br />
River/ forest fishers<br />
Honey collector/<br />
Mowali<br />
Crab collectors<br />
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7<br />
Increased temperature<br />
Intense rainfall/ flooding<br />
Cyclone/ storm surge<br />
Increased soil/ water salinity<br />
Prolonged drought<br />
Frequent rough sea conditions<br />
Increased water level in high tides<br />
Affect crop<br />
farmers<br />
Higher salinity<br />
in ghers/fields<br />
Affect crop<br />
farming<br />
Low or no yield<br />
of crops<br />
Reduced monsoon<br />
rains/ drier<br />
monsoon<br />
Affect shrimp<br />
farmers<br />
Affect fishers/<br />
crab/shrimp<br />
PL collectors<br />
Affect Honey<br />
collectors<br />
(mowalies)<br />
Hi Higher h salinity li it iin LLow fi fish h migration i i FFewer flowers fl<br />
ghers<br />
and spawning in trees<br />
Higher mortality of<br />
white fish in ghers<br />
Increased risks,<br />
Low profits<br />
Low income<br />
/high poverty<br />
Less availability<br />
of fish, crabs, PL<br />
Poor catch and<br />
low biodiversity<br />
Fewer bees and<br />
fewer hives<br />
Less honey<br />
production<br />
Impact of reduced rains on lives and livelihoods of coastal communities (Source: FGD<br />
with fishers, farmers, shrimp farmers, mowalies, Shamanagar, Satkhira)<br />
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• AfewvillagersmentionglobalwarmingandCCbut<br />
notawarewhatitis–causesandconsequences<br />
• Previousdevelopmentimpactshavecomplicated<br />
howtomakeCCimpactassessment<br />
• Therearehighspatialvariabilityevenwithinsmall<br />
coastal coastalareawithregardtolivelihoods,disasterand<br />
area with regard to livelihoods disaster and<br />
CCissues<br />
• Climateresilience(<strong>trans</strong>formativeadaptation)<br />
meansbetterhomes,embankments,drainage,<br />
freshwateravailability,goodgovernance,etc.<br />
• Villagersconsideredadaptivemeasuresasmeans<br />
tocopewithimmediateandseasonalwater<br />
shortages,salinity,flooding,cyclonesandthelike<br />
ratherthanaspotentialpackagesofmeasuresto<br />
dealwithlongertermchangesinclimate<br />
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Concluding Remarks<br />
Thanks from the climate hotspot- Munshigonj,<br />
Shaymnagar, Satkhira, Bangladesh<br />
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• Ecosystemsbasedapproach(integratedNRM<br />
DRRCCA)withnestedCBOswitheffective<br />
networkingandconsensusbuildingmayopenup<br />
conduitsforlargeecosystemslike“Sundarbans”<br />
management<br />
• There TherearesomegoodNRM,DRRandCCA<br />
are some good NRM DRR and CCA<br />
initiativesinBangladesh(FD,DoF,DAE,DoE,<br />
CDMP,NGOs)butaresporadicanddisconnected<br />
• Trans<strong>boundary</strong>measuresareanecessary<br />
conditionforsuccessofsometypesoflocal<br />
adaptation(e.g.uncertaintyoffutureupstream<br />
watersuppliesthreatensstabilityoflocal<br />
adaptation,technologyanddatasharing,joint<br />
management,etc.)<br />
Concluding remarks<br />
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ManagingDisastersinSundarbans<br />
JudeHenriques<br />
International InternationalConsultant Consultant<br />
CaritasGermany<br />
Sundarbans<br />
4 October 2012<br />
Disaster Crunch Model<br />
Disaster = Hazard x<br />
SuperCyclonicStorm<br />
IndiaMeteorologicalDepartment<br />
TropicalCycloneIntensityScale<br />
Vulnerabilityy<br />
Capacity<br />
Category Sustainedwinds<br />
>120 knots<br />
VerySevere<br />
64–119 knots<br />
CyclonicStorm<br />
SSevereCyclonic C l i 48–63 8 63 kknots<br />
Storm<br />
34–47 knots<br />
CyclonicStorm<br />
DeepDepression<br />
Depression<br />
28–33 knots<br />
27 knots<br />
>222 km/h<br />
118–221 km/h<br />
88–117 km/h<br />
62–87 km/h<br />
52–61 km/h<br />
51 km/h<br />
Events,HazardsandDisasters<br />
• Event: Anaturalevent,whethergeological,climatological,etc.,is<br />
simplyanaturaloccurrence<br />
• Floods,cyclones,earthquakes,tsunamis,landslidesetcarepartof<br />
thenaturalworldwelivein.Theiroccurrenceisinevitable.These<br />
eventscanwreakhavoconthenaturalenvironment.<br />
• Hazard:Isanaturaleventthathasthepotentialtocausedangerto<br />
humanlifeorproperty.<br />
• Disaster: Aseriousdisruption ofthefunctioningofacommunity<br />
orasocietycausingwidespread human,material,economicor<br />
environmentallosses whichexceedtheabilityoftheaffected<br />
communityorsocietytocopeusingitsownresources.<br />
• Disasterresultsfrom:<br />
• thecombinationofhazards,<br />
• conditionsofvulnerabilityand<br />
• insufficientcapacityormeasurestoreducethepotentialnegative<br />
consequencesofrisk.<br />
Tropicalcyclonescanproduce:<br />
– extremelypowerfulwinds<br />
– torrentialrain,<br />
– highwavesand<br />
– damagingstormsurges.<br />
Cyclones<br />
NorthIndianOcean– Namesofcyclones<br />
Contributing<br />
Nations<br />
List1 List2 List3 List4 List5 List6 List7 List8<br />
Bangladesh Onil Ogni Nisha Giri Helen Chapala Ockhi Fani<br />
India Agni Akash Bijli Jal Leher Megh Sagar Vayu<br />
Maldives Hibaru Gonu Aila Keila Madi Roanu Makunu Hikaa<br />
Myanmar Pyarr Yemyin Phyan Thane Nanauk Kyant Daye Kyarr<br />
Oman Baaz Sidr Ward Mujan Hudhud Nada Luban Maha<br />
Pakistan Fanoos Nargis Laila Nilam Nilofar Vardah Titli Bulbul<br />
SriLanka Mala Rashmi Bandu Mahasen Priya Asiri Gigum Soba<br />
Thailand Mukda KhaiMuk Phet Phailin Komen Mora Phethai Amphan<br />
Eyewallofthe<br />
cyclone<br />
Theeyewallhas<br />
cloudsrangingfrom<br />
10to15kmin<br />
height.Theseclouds<br />
swirlroundtheeye<br />
ofthecyclone.<br />
Tornadolikevortices<br />
ofextremewinds<br />
canalsobe<br />
associatedwiththe<br />
eyewall.<br />
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Theformationofaneyeisalmostalwaysan<br />
indicationofincreasingtropicalcyclone<br />
strength.<br />
Theeyeisaregionofmostlycalmweather<br />
withthelowestamountofatmospheric<br />
pressure.Intheeye,theweatherisclear<br />
withlightwinds noclouds,norainand<br />
somesunshine.<br />
Do not be misled by the eye of the cyclone:<br />
•Due to the lowest amount of air pressure in the eye, it<br />
produces clear weather with light wind, no clouds, no rain and<br />
some sunshine.<br />
•These signs in the eye may indicate that the<br />
storm is over.<br />
•This is only y the middle of the storm as the eye y is<br />
located in the centre of the storm.<br />
•Depending on the speed of the movement of the<br />
cyclone, the eye may pass over in 1 to 2 hours.<br />
•After the eye has passed over, the cyclone will<br />
continue with violent winds blowing from the<br />
opposite direction.<br />
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According to Mr Manoranjan Das, one of the<br />
villagers of Brajabhallav village in Pather<br />
Pratima block, South 24 Parganas district,<br />
West Bengal, India, the cyclone started at<br />
around 8 a.m. in the morning and lasted till<br />
11.30 a.m. By then the embankment had<br />
already been broken and water had come into<br />
the village.<br />
At around 11.30 a.m. the cyclonic winds<br />
stopped and there was calm and peace again.<br />
Suddenly, after about two hours, high speed<br />
cyclonic l i winds i d started t t d again i at t a very high hi h<br />
speed and this time we noticed that they came<br />
from the opposite direction from the winds<br />
which came in the morning.<br />
We were not expecting the cyclone to recur<br />
again and we were once again caught<br />
unawares. The storm continued, with the wind<br />
and rain lashing the village from the opposite<br />
direction and this lasted till 7 p.m. in the<br />
evening.<br />
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The eye wall contains the storm's<br />
strongest winds and heaviest rainfall.<br />
These conditions are in stark contrast to the eye<br />
of the cyclone.<br />
In the top part of the eye wall the winds blow in<br />
one direction. In the bottom part of the eye wall,<br />
the winds blow in the reverse direction.<br />
Note: After the eye passes, and the<br />
other side of the cyclone hits, the wind<br />
blows with equal strength but in the<br />
opposite direction.<br />
Cyclone‘AILA’madelandfall<br />
inSouth24Parganas<br />
district,WestBengal,India,<br />
ataround12.00noonon25<br />
May2009withtheeye<br />
passingovermanyblocksof<br />
thisdistrictandthis<br />
informationwasnotmade<br />
knowntothepeopleliving<br />
intheseareas.<br />
Placeoflandfall.<br />
FinalpathofcycloneSIDR<br />
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ChangeindirectionsofcycloneSIDR<br />
• CycloneinitiallyexpectedtohitOrissa.<br />
• SubsequentlypredictedtohitWestBengal,India(Sagar<br />
IslandandKolkata)<br />
• ThenpredictedtohitareasneartheWestBengal/<br />
Bangladeshborder<br />
• FinallyhitBangladesh<br />
Implications:<br />
• Alltheseareasneedbettercoordinationandsharingof<br />
information<br />
• Allneedtobepreparedasonedoesnotknowthe<br />
changethatmayoccuratthelastminute.<br />
ImpactofcycloneAILA<br />
ImpactofcycloneAILA ImpactofcycloneAILA<br />
ImpactofcycloneAILA Largeopenlandsforshrimpcultivation.No<br />
treesatall<br />
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Housesnowhavegalvanisedtinroofsinsteadoftheearlierthatched<br />
roofs.Thisisthenewdevelopmenttakingplace.Withhighspeed<br />
cyclonicwinds,thesesheetscanbecomeverylethalflyingobjects.<br />
Shrimpcultivation– developmentordestructionforthelocal<br />
populations?Growthatwhatandwhosecosts?Whatfueldo<br />
theyuseandwheredotheygetiffrom?<br />
Thealreadyerodedembankmentseasilybreachwiththetidalsurgeand<br />
salinewatersthenaffectthecultivableland,livelihoods,drinkingwater<br />
etcofthepeople<br />
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Shrimpcultivationisnowquitewidespread.Insomeareas,<br />
theembankmentshavebeencuttoallowsalinewaterinto<br />
theareas…Whataboutthelongtermdamagetothe<br />
environment?Whosuffersfromtheselongtermdamages?<br />
ManyembankmentshavebeenconstructedbyGovt<br />
andINGOsinthepast…butwhatabouttheir<br />
maintenance?Doesthecommunity‘own’theseassets?<br />
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Largest delta in the world<br />
Indian Sundarban includes both the non-forest area of 5400 sq km, and<br />
forested part of 4230sq km.<br />
Declared as Reserve forest<br />
World Heritage site by IUCN in 1985.<br />
Three islands namely Sajnekhali, Lothian and Halliday have been declared<br />
as Wildlife Sanctuaries by MOEF, Govt. of India.<br />
Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1989.<br />
Sundarban is the only Mangrove tiger land in the world covering nearly<br />
60% of the total mangrove of India with highest biodiversity.<br />
Tidal range amplifies from Mouth to Head part<br />
Beside Saptamukhi, all inner estuaries are reclaimed in its<br />
headward part<br />
No upstream discharge in inner estuaries<br />
Current ranges from 1 to 1.4 -1.5 mt/sec at .4D level<br />
This estuarine system stretches from Hooghly in the western part to<br />
Raimangal, the easternmost arm of the system in India.<br />
LLocated dmainly i l iinthe h Ub Urban catchment h off 5400 sq kkm.<br />
Tidal length is about 120- 140 km in case of inner estuaries.<br />
Tidal fluctuation varies from 5 – 6 mt w.r.t Mean water level<br />
during measured period (30 days duration)<br />
Near mouth and along narrow channel current is maximum.<br />
Depth wise Current variation is within ± 10 cm/sec w.r.t to<br />
average speed (leaving bottom and surface current due to bed<br />
friction and wind )<br />
Datum of tidal measurement is not at per with Hooghly river<br />
system<br />
Along with marine source erosion at mouth supplies sediment to<br />
roll in estuary ------ Severe erosion at mouth ----Intense<br />
deposition at head.<br />
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Trajectory of Oil spill and suspended pollutant modeling in<br />
the Indian parts of Sundarban with high biodiversity.<br />
Finding out more vulnerable coastal habitat through GIS<br />
analysis<br />
Risk assessment and priority setting of each habitats<br />
Dissemination of knowledge and coordination with the<br />
respective departments beforehand<br />
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DEPLOYME<br />
NT DATE<br />
04.01.2012 04.01.2012 05.01.2012 05.01.2012 05.01.2012 05.01.2012<br />
RETRIEVAL<br />
DATE<br />
08.02.2012 08.02.2012 09.02.2012 09.02.2012 09.02.2012 09.02.2012<br />
TIME 2.12 pm 5.17 pm 9.15 am 12.28 pm 2.13 pm 6.12 pm<br />
POINT ID 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />
LATITUDE 22003.4233’N 22002.6523’N 21051.9105’N 21042.2250’N 21038.3957’N 21037.6588’N LONGITUD<br />
E<br />
88044.6645’E 88038.5584’E 88039.5310’E 88041.7290’E 88041.6172’E 88036.4944’E LOCATION BALI KAIKHALI AJMALMARI DALHOUSIE<br />
(ARABHANGA<br />
)<br />
MATLA EAST MATLA WEST<br />
DEPTH 11.0 m 14.01 m 14.6 m 19.6 m 10.5 m 12.8 m<br />
TIDE<br />
GAUGE<br />
TYPE &<br />
NO.<br />
CURRENT<br />
METER<br />
TYPE &<br />
NO.<br />
BOAT'S<br />
NAME<br />
NAME OF<br />
BOAT'S<br />
MEN<br />
33786<br />
(DIRECTIONAL)<br />
34890<br />
(NON-<br />
DIRECTIONAL)<br />
AANDERA- 546 AANDERA-<br />
545<br />
F.B.<br />
CHANDMANI<br />
JULHAS MOLLA<br />
34891<br />
(NON-<br />
DIRECTIONAL)<br />
VALEPORT-<br />
31656<br />
F.B. FIRUJA F.B. MAYER<br />
ASHIRBAD<br />
FARID MOLLA CHORAP<br />
SARDAR<br />
- 34899<br />
(DIRECTIONAL)<br />
RDCP<br />
AANDERA<br />
F.B. MAYER<br />
ASHIRBAD<br />
KACHENI<br />
LASKAR<br />
33803<br />
(NON-<br />
DIRECTIONAL)<br />
- VALEPORT- 31655<br />
F.B. MA ACHIA<br />
F.B. SONAR<br />
BANGLA<br />
RAICHI ALI<br />
GHARAMI KAMAL SARDAR<br />
IWAI Route through Indian parts of Sundarban to<br />
Bangladesh<br />
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U aAnd V components<br />
(cm/sec)_Pirkhali<br />
150 U and V …<br />
100<br />
50<br />
0<br />
-80 -30 20 70<br />
-50<br />
-100<br />
-150<br />
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U and V component at<br />
Kaikhali<br />
-70<br />
120<br />
90<br />
60<br />
30<br />
0<br />
-20 -30<br />
-60<br />
-90<br />
-120<br />
30 80<br />
CONTROLLING FACTORS OF<br />
OIL SPILL/ POLLUTANT DISPERSION<br />
Wind Rose diagram showing the Current<br />
Direction at Kaikhali<br />
Wind Rose diagram showing the<br />
Current Direction at Bali<br />
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Commodity 2009-2010 ( In Lakh Tonnes) 2010-2011 ( In Lakh Tonnes)<br />
Import Export Total Import Export Total<br />
POL Crude 46.94 0 46.94 44.08 0 44.08<br />
POL Product 31.82 12.59 44.41 43.76 17.64 61.40<br />
LPG 8.94 0 8.94 11.14 0 11.14<br />
Total Handling of More Harmful Oil & Oil Products 100.29 116.62<br />
Vegetable Oil 14.62 0 14.62 16.57 0 16.57<br />
Coal Tar Pitch 0 0.11 0.11 0.22 0.15 0.37<br />
Total Handling of Less Harmful Oil & Oil Products 14.73 16.94<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
Location<br />
Kaikhali<br />
Herobhanga<br />
Netidhopani<br />
Matla Mouth<br />
(coordinates in<br />
UTM)<br />
(669320.980,2438376.963) (676879.8176,2431316.571) (676879.8176,2431316.571) (672079.896,2397210.768)<br />
Spill duration 3 hrs-with wind forcing 3 hrs-with wind forcing 3 hrs-with wind forcing 3 hrs-with wind forcing<br />
Simulation<br />
duration<br />
Output grid<br />
resolution<br />
6 days 5 days 5 days 5 days<br />
250 m 250 m 250 m 250 m<br />
Individual<br />
simulation period 05th January to 11 th January 05 th January to 09 th January 05 th January to 09 th January 05 th January to 09 th January<br />
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1 2 3 4<br />
Location<br />
Kaikhali<br />
Herobhanga<br />
(coordinates in<br />
UTM)<br />
(669320.980,2438376.96<br />
3)<br />
(676879.8176,2431316.57<br />
1)<br />
Netidhopani<br />
(676879.8176,2431316.57<br />
1)<br />
Matla Mouth<br />
(672079.896,2397210.768)<br />
Spill duration 6 hrs-with wind forcing 6 hrs-with wind forcing 6 hrs- with wind forcing 6 hrs- with wind forcing<br />
Simulation<br />
duration<br />
Output grid<br />
resolution<br />
Individual<br />
simulation period 05th January to 11th January<br />
6 days 5 days 5 days 5 days<br />
250 m 250 m 250 m 250 m<br />
05 th January to 09 th<br />
January<br />
05 th January to 09 th January 05 th January to 09 th January<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
Location<br />
Kaikhali<br />
Herobhanga<br />
Netidhopani<br />
Matla Mouth<br />
(coordinates in<br />
UTM)<br />
(669320.980,2438376.96<br />
3)<br />
(676879.8176,2431316.57<br />
1)<br />
(676879.8176,2431316.57<br />
1)<br />
(672079.896,2397210.76<br />
8)<br />
Spill duration 3 hrs-without wind forcing 6 hrs-without wind forcing 6 hrs-without wind forcing 6 hrs-without wind forcing<br />
Simulation duration 6 days 5 days 5 days 5 days<br />
Output grid<br />
resolution<br />
Individual<br />
simulation period<br />
250 m 250 m 250 m 250 m<br />
05 th January to 11 th<br />
January<br />
05 th January to 09 th January 05 th January to 09 th January 05 th January to 09 th<br />
January<br />
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<strong>Coastal</strong><br />
Habitats<br />
Dense<br />
mangrove<br />
forest<br />
Sparse<br />
mangrove<br />
forest<br />
Sensitivit<br />
y For Oil<br />
Pollution<br />
(1-10)<br />
Weight<br />
(30%)<br />
Values<br />
cultural<br />
and<br />
social<br />
(10)<br />
Weight<br />
(10%)<br />
Scientifi<br />
c Value<br />
(1-10)<br />
Weight<br />
(20%)<br />
Environment<br />
al<br />
importance<br />
(10) Weight<br />
(30%)<br />
Economic<br />
considerations<br />
(10) Weight<br />
(10%)<br />
9 8 8 10 8 8.9<br />
7 8 8 9 8 8<br />
Estuary 6 3 3 4 4 4.3<br />
Intertidal<br />
Mudflats<br />
Vegetated<br />
mudflat<br />
4 3 4 7 2 4.6<br />
6 4 4 6 4 5.2<br />
Total Relative<br />
Response of<br />
Sensitivity<br />
(a)=(wi*si)(%)<br />
Risk Index Order Priority<br />
26.18 26 18 32 32.84 84<br />
3 26.7<br />
%<br />
%<br />
23.53<br />
%<br />
12.65<br />
%<br />
13.53<br />
%<br />
15.29<br />
%<br />
3 24<br />
2 8.6<br />
2 9.2<br />
2 10.4<br />
Sand flat 3 3 2 4 2 3 8.82% 1 3 3.66 C<br />
29.30<br />
%<br />
10.50<br />
%<br />
11.23<br />
%<br />
12.70<br />
%<br />
Thank Thankyou<br />
you<br />
A<br />
A<br />
B<br />
B<br />
B<br />
1) A well calibrated HD model is essential for trajectory modelling.<br />
2) Water Current and wind play major role for the modelling in every<br />
marine environment but in some parts of this complicated estuarine<br />
system tidal current alone is enough to drift oil slick/ pollutant.<br />
3) Mangrove both dense and sparse is under high risk followed by intertidal<br />
flat both bare and vegetated<br />
4) Modelling provides impacts of such consequences on resources and<br />
delineate the path<br />
5) Quick steps can be taken to control its spread.<br />
6) Beforehand measures can reduce the impact of such disasters in this<br />
ecosystem<br />
7) Cross <strong>boundary</strong> interaction and support is essential to tackle such<br />
situations<br />
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Tiger<br />
Md. Mozaharul Islam<br />
Forest Department<br />
Dhaka, Bangladesh<br />
Introduction<br />
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Tiger is an important wildlife<br />
species which is being<br />
threatened for centuries.<br />
Conservationist, wildlife biologists, researchers are trying to<br />
arrest its diminishing trend through different approaches.<br />
Governments of tiger range countries along with international<br />
agencies taking different initiatives to overcome the ordeals.<br />
Study of behavior of tiger is one of the corner stone to<br />
consider for such initiatives.<br />
Tiger Habitat:<br />
Tigers are tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions,<br />
the only apparent requisites for their survival being some<br />
form of plant cover, a water supply, and sufficient prey.<br />
Tigers are found in tropical Asia in humid rain forest, wet<br />
evergreen and semi semi-evergreen evergreen forests, forests mangrove swamps, swamps<br />
moist thorn and dry deciduous<br />
forests, thick grass, bamboo<br />
thickets, savannahs and<br />
shrub land.<br />
Tiger occur up to altitudes of<br />
2000 to 3000 m.<br />
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Outline of this Presentation<br />
• Introduction<br />
• About Tigers<br />
• Tiger Habitat<br />
• Reproduction and Afterwards<br />
• Tiger Behaviour<br />
• Conclusion<br />
About Tigers<br />
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest species of Felidae.<br />
Ground colour is reddish orange to reddish ochre, with dark<br />
stripes that are generally vertical. Under parts are white or<br />
whitish. The body structure corresponds to the general form of<br />
Felidae. Tigers are muscular, with powerful forequarters, and<br />
especially in male, with a relatively large head. Total length of<br />
adults d lt generally ll ranges bbetween t 2200 andd 3000 mm; ffemales l<br />
are somewhat smaller. The length of tail usually does not<br />
exceed one half of the head-and-body length.<br />
Teeth of tiger are<br />
exceptionally stout.<br />
Canines are long and<br />
slightly curved; they are<br />
the longest among living<br />
felids.<br />
Tigers are essentially solitary, except for the short mating<br />
season and the time when the young are dependent on<br />
their mother.<br />
The sizes of the territory and home range vary depending<br />
on the type of habitat, density of prey, arid on the sex and<br />
age of the animal.<br />
The size of territory of Bengal tigers usually varies from<br />
200 to 1000 sq km, but areas as small as 16.5 sq km and<br />
as large as 9252 sq km have been ascertained.<br />
Within its territory, a tiger has one or more dens or lairs,<br />
placed in dense cover among rocks or shrubs, a cave, a<br />
hollow tree or a cavity under a fallen tree.<br />
Tigers return more or less regularly to their lairs.<br />
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Reproduction and Afterwards:<br />
A tigress becomes in to heat at any time of the year; it is most<br />
frequent, from about the end of November to the first half of<br />
April.<br />
A tigress becomes in to heat at intervals of 3 to 9 weeks, and<br />
is receptive for about 3 to 6 days. Gestation averages<br />
between 104 to 106 days,<br />
The usual number of cubs is two or three and typically varies<br />
from one to four. Cubs are born at an interval of 20 to 40 minutes<br />
Families are disintegrated, usually two, but sometimes even<br />
three or four years after the preceding young.<br />
Length of head and body of new born tiger varies from about<br />
315 to 400 mm, and that of tail from 130 to 160 mm. The fur is<br />
thick and wooly, and of the same colour pattern as in the adult,<br />
but is somewhat lighter coloured.<br />
Tiger Behaviour<br />
In general gait, both legs of one side move together or<br />
almost so. Jumping ability is well developed. Tigers usually<br />
do not climb trees, although there are several reports of their<br />
climbing abilities.<br />
Tiger likes water and can swim very well, easily crossing<br />
rivers and streams as wide as 6 to 8 km, exceptionally p y even<br />
29 km.<br />
Tigers are lone hunters, mainly preying<br />
upon larger mammals. hunting primarily<br />
at night when the ungulates are most<br />
active. When moving through its<br />
territory, a tiger regularly uses certain<br />
routs or beats. Tigers, searching for<br />
prey, move considerable distance; in<br />
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night.<br />
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Tigers have priority rights to its own meat supply, even<br />
in the presence of a larger and stronger animal.<br />
While mating, tigers are always very excited and noisy.<br />
Copulation lasts 15 to 20 seconds, at the most. In the<br />
wild, tiger and tigress stay together for about 5 to 7 days.<br />
At the age of 2 to 3 years young tigers attain the general colour<br />
of adults.<br />
The eyes and ears of newborn cubs are closed; they open 6 to<br />
14 and 9 to 11 days respectively, after birth. The eruption of<br />
milk teeth starts at about 2 to 3 weeks and is finished at about 6<br />
to 8 weeks.<br />
Tigers are excellent hunters and killers, yet for each<br />
successful kill some 10 to 20 unsuccessful attempts are<br />
made.<br />
Some special features of behavior are displayed by<br />
man-eating tigers. They kill mainly by day.<br />
Tigers are able to change their habits according to those<br />
of their prey.<br />
A man-eater generally tries to surprise its victim from one<br />
side or rare and kill it by a bite through the throat or nape.<br />
A characteristic h t i ti ffeature t off behavior b h i of f man-eating ti tiger ti is i<br />
that they operate over a very large area.<br />
Tigers probably become maneaters<br />
because they cannot<br />
capture and kill their normal prey.<br />
This may be because a tiger<br />
becomes crippled by a shot-wound<br />
or by deep suppurating wounds<br />
caused by porcupine<br />
because of old age.<br />
quills,<br />
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Conclusion<br />
It is already decided both mentally and on action to<br />
conserve tiger population of the world.<br />
Behavior study is a necessity to make appropriate<br />
approaches. To enrich knowledge on tiger behavior<br />
more research is needed needed. It may open more<br />
avenues for tiger conservation initiatives.<br />
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The Co-management:<br />
Co management:<br />
• A situation in which two or more social<br />
actors negotiate, define and guarantee amongst<br />
themselves a a fair fair sharing sharing of of the the management<br />
management<br />
functions, entitlements and responsibilities for a<br />
given territory, area or set of natural resources.<br />
Co-Management continued<br />
Legal Basis<br />
The Ministry of Environment and Forest<br />
has issued Gazette notification in this<br />
regard and approved legal formation of<br />
the co-management organizations. The<br />
government has also approved to provide<br />
50% of the revenue raised from visitor<br />
entry fee from PAs to the Co-management<br />
OOrganization i ti (CMC) (CMC).<br />
Co-Management Organization<br />
(CMO)<br />
• Co-management Council . (called CMC-Council)<br />
and<br />
• Co-management Committee (called CMC-<br />
Committee).<br />
• The first one is the General Body for policy<br />
development and the second one is the Executive<br />
Body for implementing activities.<br />
Main Co-Management Co Management Values and<br />
Principles<br />
Recognising different different values, values, interests interests and and<br />
concerns<br />
• Recognising<br />
concerns involved in managing a territory, area<br />
or set of natural resources, both outside the local<br />
communities and within them.<br />
• Seeking <strong>trans</strong>parency<br />
<strong>trans</strong>parency and equity equity in natural<br />
resource management<br />
• Allowing the civil civil society society to assume ever more<br />
important roles and responsibilities<br />
Previous Experience<br />
Co-Management<br />
Nishorgo Support Project (NSP) in<br />
fforest t areas(2003-08) (2003 08)<br />
Management of Aquatic Ecosystem<br />
through Community Husbandry<br />
(MACH) in wetlands (1998-05)<br />
.<br />
Present Status of Co Co-Management Management in the Sundarbans:<br />
• Started April 2009 through IPAC Project in Khulna<br />
• 4 Committee have been formed in 4 Ranges<br />
• The CMCs of Chandpai and Sarankhola Ranges developed the<br />
ADP for 2010 2010-11 11 and implementing the activities using<br />
the IPAC project fund.<br />
• ADP includes AIGA support, drinking water support, and<br />
training in NRM.<br />
• CMC recently got LDF from USAID<br />
Co Co-Management Management Adoption by<br />
Bangladesh Government<br />
Based on the success of MACH and NSP and taking<br />
account the limitation of forest conservation and<br />
management, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has<br />
d decided id d to adopt d the h Co Co-management C management approach h and d to<br />
involve local people in the natural resource conservation<br />
and management through collaboration and active<br />
participation. The basis of such collaboration and<br />
participation would be "equitable sharing of benefits".<br />
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Co Co-Management Management Organization:<br />
(1) Co Co-management management Council (called CMC- CMC<br />
Council) Council and<br />
(2) Co Co-management management Committee ( (called called<br />
CMC CMC-Committee Committee). .<br />
The first one is the General Body for policy<br />
development and the second one is the<br />
Executive Body for implementing activities.<br />
Major Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Council:<br />
a) review and approval of the Annual Development Plan<br />
(ADP).<br />
b) Monitoring and evaluation of the adopted activities<br />
and guidance. g<br />
c) act as the guardian in implementing the co-<br />
management activities.<br />
d) sit together at least two times in a year.<br />
e) formed through election and its tenure is 4 years.<br />
Major Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Committee:<br />
a) Preparation of Annual Development Plan (ADP) for each<br />
year and get approval by the Council for implementation.<br />
b) Implementation of the ADP of the Protected Area<br />
approved by the council.<br />
c) Select people from local area to perform the activities for the<br />
implementation of ADP.<br />
d) ) Ensure equitable q distribution of goods g and services to the<br />
stakeholders.<br />
e) Assist to the Forest Department in selecting participants in<br />
buffer zone plantation.<br />
f) Assist to the Forest Department in protecting the forest<br />
resources by forming Community Patrolling Group (CPG)<br />
from the members of Peoples Forum.<br />
g) Keep records of all incomes (comes from any sources) and<br />
expenditures.<br />
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Member Eligible for the Council<br />
65 members (maximum) in the Council and at least 15 of<br />
them are female. The members of the council comprises<br />
of Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), beat/ Station<br />
Officer, adjacent Range Officer, people from civil<br />
society, y, local government g & administration, , law<br />
enforcement departments, local people, indigenous<br />
community, resource user institution/representative of<br />
the Peoples Forum, member of the Community<br />
Patrolling Group (CPG).<br />
Peoples Forum (PF).<br />
Member Eligible for the Co-management Co management Committee<br />
• 29 and at least 5 of them are female.<br />
• Others members come from different Govt.<br />
organizations, i ti elected l tdrepresentatives tti anddifferent ddifft resource users group.<br />
Achievements of CMOs<br />
4 CMOs have been formed formed- one for<br />
each Range<br />
About 31,000 <strong>sundarban</strong> dependent<br />
families have been identified within 5<br />
km from the periphery of <strong>sundarban</strong>s<br />
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Some AIG activities have been<br />
provided for the dependent people<br />
Some common facilities have been<br />
developed for the local people<br />
Different types of trainings have been<br />
given to the dependent people<br />
Constraint for Co-management Co management in Sundarbans:<br />
6) A huge number of people are dependent on the resources<br />
of Sundarbans and the numbers are increasing day by day<br />
7) Scope and options of large scale AIGs<br />
8) There is lack of coordination among the NGOs<br />
9) Li Literacy rate of f the h people l is i very low. l<br />
10) The health, education, family planning and drinking<br />
water facilities are low.<br />
11) High rate of birth and child mortality.<br />
12) Modality of spending 50% of revenue earned from<br />
Sundarbans yet to finalize<br />
Recommendations:<br />
• NGOs, projects and GO working in the 10km<br />
• The CMC should be provided with the 50% of the<br />
income from minor forest produces including fish<br />
resources of the entire Sundarbans<br />
• Quick arrangement of paying the 50% money<br />
• More investment from GO, NGO and projects on<br />
livelihood and AIGA should be initiated<br />
• Modality should be developed<br />
Constraint for Co-management Co management in Sundarbans:<br />
1) Co-management Co management council/committee will be formed with the<br />
people living in and around the protected areas.<br />
2) Co-management only in PAs<br />
3) 50% revenue income will go to CMC’s.<br />
4) Presently the CMC's working area is 5km in the landscape.<br />
5) CMC will be formed Range-based.<br />
Recommendations:<br />
• Amendment of the Co-management Co management Gazette<br />
• The whole Sundarbans (PA and Buffer zone)<br />
should be brought under co co-management.<br />
management.<br />
• At least least 10km 10km landscape landscape area area should be be brought<br />
brought<br />
under the working area of Co Co-management.<br />
management.<br />
• The number of Co-management Co management organization<br />
should be two or more in one range.<br />
Conclusion:<br />
1) The proper conservation of Sundarbans can earn<br />
money in two ways of carbon credit sale and<br />
tourism.<br />
2) Without participation of local people, it is<br />
extremely ydifficult to manage g the Sundarbans<br />
efficiently and ensuring long-term sustainability<br />
3) Co-management application for Sundarbans will<br />
be solved, an effective co-management practice<br />
will be established<br />
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THE HUMAN HUMAN-TIGER TIGER<br />
INTERFACE<br />
CIVIL BLOCKS<br />
• BLOCKs – 29<br />
• GRAM PANCHAYATs – 312<br />
• TOTAL AREA – 8165.05 SQ KM<br />
• POPULATION DENSITY – 846 / SQ KM<br />
• TOTAL FRINGE POPULATION – 4.2 MILLION<br />
• MAJOR OCCUPATION –<br />
WILDLIFE GOVERNANCE &<br />
MITIGATION OF CONFLICTS<br />
AGRICULTURE AND FISHING<br />
FOREST BLOCKS<br />
TOTAL MANGROVE R.F. – 4265 SQ.KMS.<br />
SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE – 2585 SQ.KMS<br />
S. 24 PGS FOREST DIVISION – 1680 SQ.KMS<br />
PROTECTED AREAS<br />
AREA OF SUNDARBAN N.P. – 1330 SQ.KMS<br />
AREA OF SWLS – 362 SQ.KMS<br />
AREA OF LOTHIAN WLS – 38 SQ.KMS<br />
AREA OF HALIDAY WLS – 6 SQ.KMS<br />
TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
DR SUBRAT MUKHERJEE, IFS<br />
FIELD DIRECTOR<br />
SUNDARBAN TIGER RESERVE<br />
SOUTH 24 PGS DIST<br />
WEST BENGAL, INDIA<br />
WILDLIFE GOVERNANCE<br />
SUNDARBANS<br />
• INTENSIVE PROTECTION OF FLORA & FAUNA<br />
• MITIGATION OF CONFLICTS<br />
• ECODEVELOPMENT WORKS<br />
• ECO ECO-TOURISM TOURISM<br />
• RESEARCH, MONITORING & EVALUATION<br />
INDIAN<br />
SUNDARBANS<br />
(4265 SQ KM approx)<br />
STR<br />
(2585 SQ KM)<br />
SOUTH<br />
24 PGS NP OF STR = WHS<br />
(1680 SQ KM) (1330 SQ KM)<br />
BUFFER AREA<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE OF SBR<br />
DIRECTOR SBR ( CCF RANK)<br />
JT. DIRECTOR<br />
( CF RANK)<br />
DFO/S.24 PGS DIVN<br />
DFO/N.24 PGS. DIVN<br />
( DCF RANK)<br />
DIVN TERRITORIAL<br />
RANGE<br />
Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
FIELD DIRECTOR<br />
( CF RANK)<br />
DFD/SUNDARBAN<br />
TIGER RESERVE<br />
( DCF RANK)<br />
ADFOs ( ACF RANK)<br />
FOREST RANGERS AND DEPUTY RANGERS<br />
AND FRONTLINE STAFF<br />
BEAT<br />
STR 4 17<br />
S.24 PGS 8 23<br />
N.24 PGS 5 12<br />
BANGLADESH<br />
SUNDARBANS<br />
(6000 SQ KM approx)<br />
S 24<br />
PG<br />
DIVN<br />
N24<br />
PG<br />
DIVN<br />
Target Population<br />
There are seven CD ( out of 19 in total ) Blocks harbouring 51<br />
FPCs and 14 EDCs comprising of 46 proximal villages (out<br />
of 65 in total ) accounting for over 210302 people (outof3.5<br />
million in total as per 2001 census and projected as 4.2<br />
million in total in 2011 ) – who make particularly high demand<br />
of the ecosystem and thus form the basic target population. population<br />
STR has a very small interface<br />
whereas<br />
24 Parganas (S) Division<br />
has large interface<br />
S<br />
T<br />
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PPopulationgrowthcurveinSundarbanBiosphereReserve l ti th i S d b Bi h R<br />
2015<br />
2010<br />
2005<br />
2000<br />
1995<br />
1990<br />
1985<br />
1980<br />
1975<br />
1970<br />
1965<br />
Y e a r<br />
1 2 3 4<br />
4.5<br />
4<br />
3.5<br />
3<br />
2.5<br />
2<br />
1.5<br />
1<br />
0.5<br />
0<br />
P o p u la tio n (in m illio n )<br />
Year<br />
Population(inmillion)<br />
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‘ALP’ TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON<br />
FOREST – WHY SO IMPORTANT ???<br />
April – June<br />
July – October October<br />
Nov – March<br />
• bcoz all seasonal occupations are<br />
forest dependent EXCEPT<br />
AGRICULTURE FROM APRIL-JUNE<br />
APRIL JUNE<br />
104<br />
0.5 14<br />
0.5<br />
5<br />
60<br />
OCCUPATION REGIME<br />
80<br />
0.5<br />
OCCUPATION REGIME<br />
0.5 9<br />
70<br />
30<br />
OCCUPATION REGIME<br />
0.5<br />
0.5 9<br />
20<br />
AGRICULTURE<br />
FISHING<br />
BUSINESS<br />
SERVICE<br />
HONEY COLLECTION<br />
AGRICULTURE<br />
FISHING<br />
BUSINESS<br />
SERVICE<br />
LABOURS<br />
AGRICULTURE<br />
FISHING<br />
BUSINESS<br />
SERVICE<br />
TOURISM<br />
INPUT PER INDIVIDUAL<br />
YEAR FUNDING(IN INR) IPI(IN $)<br />
1998-99 4400016.00 10.44<br />
1999-00 2965000.00 7.04<br />
2000-01 4592930.00 10.90<br />
2001-02 2706397.00 6.42<br />
2002-03 3685781.00 8.75<br />
2003-04 6275000.00 14.89<br />
2004-05 7855000.00 18.65<br />
2005-06 4154000.00 9.86<br />
2006-07 2200000.00 5.22<br />
2007-08 8200000.00 19.47<br />
2008-09 12800000.00 20.21<br />
2009-10 14600000.00 21.22<br />
2010-11 16700000.00 23.67<br />
HUMAN – TIGER CONFLICTS<br />
CLASSIFIED<br />
CONFLICT INSIDE FOREST<br />
DUE TO BIOTIC INTERFERENCE CAUSED<br />
BY FISHERMEN, HONEY COLLECTORS,<br />
WOOD COLLECTORS ETC<br />
CONFLICT OUTSIDE FOREST<br />
WHEN TIGER STRAYS IN A VILLAGE AND<br />
KILLS/INJURES LIVESTOCK AND HUMAN<br />
BEINGS<br />
ECODEVELOPMENT WORKS<br />
& TRUST BUILDING ACTIVITIES<br />
S. .N. ECO-DEVELOPMENT WORKS QUANTUM<br />
1 Ponds 83<br />
2 Smokeless Chullah 13900<br />
3 Irrigation Channel (In Km.) 70<br />
4 Medical Camps 142<br />
5 Awareness & Training Camps 73<br />
6 Deep Tube Wells 107<br />
7 Nursery ( In Ha. = 2500 Seedlings) 725<br />
8 Fuel wood Plantation (Ha.) ( ) 1145<br />
9 Fruit Plants 62000<br />
10 Brick Path (Km.) 73<br />
11 Solar Lights 165<br />
12 Solar Lanterns 610<br />
13 Micro-Planning Trainings 19<br />
14 Study Tours 21<br />
15 Community Centers 17<br />
16 Jetty 61<br />
17 Vocational Trainings 27<br />
Joint Forest management has won the trust of people to a reasonably<br />
good level and needs to be consolidated<br />
HUMAN-TIGER CONFLICT IN THE<br />
UNDIVIDED SUNDERBANS<br />
YEAR No. of Men Carried<br />
Away<br />
No. of Tigers Killed<br />
1881-82 161 3<br />
1883-84 168 8<br />
1907-08 120 9<br />
1911-12 112 61<br />
1914-15 79 36<br />
1915-16 60 33<br />
Source: A.C. Gupta, West Bengal Forests (Centenary Commemoration Volume,1964)<br />
• A REWARD OF RS 200/- WAS ANNOUNCED FOR EACH TIGER KILL IN<br />
1910 AND CONTINUED TILL INDEPENDENCE<br />
• TILL POST INDEPENDENCE, TIGER WAS CONSIDERED AS ‘PEST’<br />
•TEMPORARY STRAYING<br />
TIGER STARYING - CLASSIFIED<br />
STRAY TO THE VILLAGE AND RETURN TO JUNGLE OF ITS OWN<br />
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS – DRIVING / TRAPPING<br />
•PERMANENT STRAYING<br />
ENTRY DEEP INSIDE VILLAGE AND LOSS OF DIRECTION ,<br />
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS - TRANQUILIZATION, TRANSLOCATION AND RELEASE<br />
Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO
MAJOR CAUSES OF TIGER STARYING<br />
• TERRITORIAL FIGHT<br />
• BREEDING / LITTERING TIME<br />
• INTERMINGLED FOREST AND VILLAGE<br />
• IN SEARCH OF EASY PREY<br />
• INJURY AND OLD AGE<br />
MITIGATION METHODS<br />
2 ND GENERATION MANAGEMENT [ 1988(NFP) – 2001 ]<br />
EMPHASIS ON REDUCING STRAYING<br />
• USE OF GORAN ( (Ceriops Ceriops) - GEWA ( (Excoecaria<br />
Excoecaria) ) CHITTA FENCING ALONG FRINGE<br />
• INITIATION OF TRAINED TRANQUILIZATION SQUAD<br />
• INTRODUCTION OF NYLON NET FENCING<br />
EMPHASIS ON REDUCING NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENTRY<br />
• ECODEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN VILLAGES<br />
• EMPHASIS ON FARM BASED ACTIVITIES FROM FOREST ACTIVITIES<br />
• COUPE OPERATION STOPPED<br />
• NUMBER OF HONEY COLLECTORS REDUCED<br />
GORAN CHITA FENCING AGRICULTURE INPUT TRANQUILIZATION<br />
3 RD GENERATION MANAGEMENT [ 2002 – TILL DATE (REASONING,ANALYSIS) ]<br />
STATUS OF CONFLICT<br />
• 2 STRAYED TIGER WERE KILLED BY PEOPLE (2001)<br />
• HUMAN DEATHS REDUCED<br />
• STRAYING REDUCED<br />
MITIGATION METHODS<br />
• USE OF NYLON NET FENCING ( 48 KM OUT OF 65 KM INTERFACE )<br />
• REDUCED REACTION TIME<br />
• 6 EQUIPPED EQUIPPED ‘TSCF’<br />
• LARGE SCALE ECODEVELOPMENT WORKS<br />
• HRD & CAPACITY BUILDING<br />
METAL RUNNER<br />
‘TSCF’ WITH TIGER GUARD<br />
8-10 10 FT<br />
TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
NYLON NET FENCE ALONG FOREST<br />
MESH – 4”X4”<br />
Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
1 ST GENERATION MANAGEMENT [ 1973(PT DECLARATION) – 1988(NFP) ]<br />
STATUS<br />
• PEOPLE KILLED – MAINLY FISHERMEN, HONEY COLLECTORS, COUPE<br />
OPERATORS<br />
• TIGERS KILLED – BY POACHERS, RETALIATORY KILLING<br />
• TOTAL STRAYING CASES – 303 NOS<br />
MITIGATION METHODS<br />
• USE OF MASKS<br />
• USE OF ELECTRIC DUMMIES<br />
• EXCAVATION OF SWEET WATER PONDS<br />
USE OF MASK ELECTRIC DUMMY SWEET WATER POND<br />
2 ND GENERATION MANAGEMENT [ 1988(NFP) – 2001 ]<br />
STATUS OF CONFLICT<br />
• TOTAL TIGER STRAYING CASES – 280<br />
• HUMAN DEATH REDUCED<br />
Total N um be<br />
50<br />
40<br />
30<br />
e r No.<br />
20<br />
10<br />
0<br />
32<br />
25<br />
21<br />
14<br />
9<br />
Persons Killed by Tiger in Sunderban Tiger Reserve since 1985-86<br />
43<br />
38<br />
34<br />
31<br />
5<br />
4 3<br />
5<br />
13<br />
15<br />
12<br />
14<br />
8<br />
2<br />
2<br />
0 0<br />
1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09<br />
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT<br />
(A) EARLIER THE STRAYED OUT<br />
CAPTURED TIGER WAS<br />
RELEASED ‘ON ON LAND’ TILL<br />
2001<br />
(B) NOW THE TIGER IS BEING<br />
RELEASED FROM ‘BOAT’ BOAT’<br />
Year<br />
(A) ( (A) ( )<br />
(B)<br />
6<br />
7<br />
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REASEARCH & DEVELOPMENT<br />
• CRITICAL EVALUATION OF ‘ALP’ FOR<br />
FUTURE PLANING OF PARTICIPATORY<br />
FOREST MANAGEMENT - AN ‘IUCN-MFF’<br />
SMALL GRANT PROJECT<br />
• EAR EAR-TAGGING TAGGING AND MICROCHIPPING –<br />
TILL DATE 2 FEMALES AND 2MALES MALES TIGER<br />
HAVE BEEN EAR EAR-TAGGED TAGGED AND<br />
MICROCHIPPED TO STUDY THEIR STRAYING<br />
BEHAVIOUR - ON ONLY Y ONE ONE FEMA FEMALE FEMA E SHOWED<br />
SHOWED<br />
SUCH REPEATED STRAYING TENDENCY<br />
REASEARCH & DEVELOPMENT<br />
• TREATMENT OF INJURED TIGER –<br />
TILL DATE 3MALE MALE TIGERS AND 1FEMALE FEMALE TIGER HAVE BEEN FOUND STRAYING DUE<br />
HUNTING INCAPABILITY AND THEY WERE TREATED AT KOLKATA ZOO AND 2(TWO) (TWO)<br />
OF THEM TRANSLOCATED BACK TO THE WILD<br />
13.03.2009 13 13.03.2009 03 2009 22.07.2009<br />
22 22.07.2009 07 2009<br />
• BEHAVIOURAL STUDY –<br />
STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT SUNDARBAN TIGERS ARE LESS IN BODY<br />
WEIGHT &SMALLER SMALLER IN SIZE COMPARED TO MAIN LAND TIGERS<br />
106<br />
ANIMAL SEX DATE ACTUAL<br />
LENGTH (Cm.) NECK CHEST<br />
SHOULDER<br />
WEIGHT<br />
Nose Head<br />
Tail<br />
Total GIRTH<br />
GIRTH<br />
HEIGHT<br />
tip to<br />
to length<br />
(cm.)<br />
(cm.)<br />
(cm.)<br />
Head<br />
Anus<br />
Tiger Male 22.05.10 97 kg 32.5 137 83 252.5 53 89 89<br />
Tiger Male 22.05.10 115 kg 35 133 84 252.0 56 92 94<br />
Tiger Female 27.06.10 72 kg 30 127 82 239.0 48 87 67<br />
Tiger Male 22.10.10 98 kg 33 148 80 261 57 89 94<br />
PROPOSED<br />
INDO – BANGLA<br />
COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS<br />
• TRANSFER OF GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES<br />
• SHARING OF INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION<br />
1ST CAPTUTE<br />
(30TH JUNE’09)<br />
1ST RELEASE<br />
(3RD JULY’09)<br />
CAPTURE<br />
& RELOCATION<br />
OF A SAME TIGRESS<br />
(WLWB/0001)<br />
2ND CAPTUTE<br />
(31ST JULY’09)<br />
2ND RELEASE<br />
(2ND AUGUST’09)<br />
DULIBHASANI-3<br />
PIRKHALI-1<br />
THE WAY AHEAD<br />
Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
JHILLA-1<br />
BAGMARA-7<br />
• RESEARCH ON TIGER ETHOLOGY & STRAYING BEHAVIOUR<br />
• PROVISION OF ‘ALP’ TO REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON NATURAL RESOURCES<br />
• COVERING THE ENTIRE 68 KM FRINGE BY NYLON NET FENCING<br />
• RESTOCKING OF PREY BASE<br />
• CONSTRUCTION OF RELOCATION CENTER FOR TIGER AT JHARKHALI<br />
• INSTALLATION OF SOLAR LIGHT ALONG THE FRINGE EMBANKMENT<br />
• COMMUNITY PATROLLING ON VOLUNTARY BASIS<br />
• AWARENESS GENERATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM
Communicating Sundarbans :<br />
triggering thoughts<br />
JAYANTA BASU<br />
Environment Communications Expert<br />
Director, , Environment Governed <strong>Integrated</strong> g Organisation<br />
g<br />
Guest Faculty, Dept. of Env. Sciences;<br />
Dept of Journalism and Mass Communication ,<br />
Calcutta University<br />
Environment correspondent, the Telegraph, ABP<br />
4 Oct., 2012; <strong>trans</strong><strong>boundary</strong> meeting in<br />
Sundarbans<br />
Nexus of queries generated model<br />
•what – whom – how<br />
• There will be different sets of<br />
combinations – accordingly models<br />
are to be developed<br />
Social communication<br />
• How –<br />
agents – non profits/ panchayates/ micro<br />
and macro govt machinaries – in<br />
partnership<br />
Methods – ipc/ fgd etc – peer group<br />
interface – photographic and audiovisual<br />
aids may be better mediums of<br />
communication<br />
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Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
Basic questions<br />
1.What to communicate<br />
22.Whom Wh tto communicate i t<br />
3.How to communicate<br />
Social communication<br />
• What – social communication – about<br />
any driver/ force which affects the life,<br />
kivelihood and lifestyle of population –<br />
agriculture / fishery/ apiculure ;<br />
metreological / climate change impacts<br />
• Whom – stakeholders – govt machinary<br />
(official); civil society, target population,<br />
commercial entities<br />
Social communication<br />
• Possible Outputs<br />
Behaviour change leading to more prepare /<br />
responsive society<br />
Significant change in quality of life<br />
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Media communicaion<br />
• What – media communication – two-way<br />
– communicating the target populace and<br />
being communicated by them<br />
• Whom – opinion p makers – social leaders /<br />
researchers and academicians/<br />
government administration – local, district,<br />
state and central, international community,<br />
people within <strong>sundarban</strong>s, people outside<br />
<strong>sundarban</strong>s but within influence zone of<br />
its effect, other population groups<br />
Media communication<br />
• Possible Outputs<br />
• More aware/ informed and responsive local<br />
society<br />
• More responsible and better activated<br />
administration<br />
• Taking the lab to land<br />
• Strenthening social mobilisation<br />
Trans<strong>boundary</strong> – specific proposal<br />
• A joined television programme series – as<br />
per the MOU signed between India and<br />
Bangladesh on communication – may be<br />
planned on specific topics –<br />
Media communication<br />
• How – generating new product or imbibing<br />
with existing products - local vernacular<br />
papers / local channels/ short audio visual<br />
focus / mainstream papers/ mainstream<br />
channels/ website or portal/<br />
documentaries – showcasing case<br />
studies/ discussions/ interface etc<br />
Trans<strong>boundary</strong> effect<br />
• No story of <strong>sundarban</strong>s will complete<br />
unless it covers both Indian and<br />
Bangladesh – physically,<br />
conceptually, t ll ttechnically h i ll – wildlife ildlif and d<br />
human elementwise<br />
Trans<strong>boundary</strong> – specific proposal<br />
Series<br />
islands/ agriculture /sea level rise/<br />
- tropical cyclone/ forest / mangrove/<br />
- water regime/ human condition /<br />
- infrastructure/ communication/ health/<br />
- education/ migration/ fishery<br />
… major drivers of change<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO
TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
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TRANS BOUNDARY SUNDARBAN WORKSHOP<br />
Organised by State Project Management Unit (SPMU), ICZM Project, West Bengal,<br />
Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO<br />
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Institute of Environmental Studies & Wetland Management, WWF-India & EnGIO