International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: Not just a lifeline for coastal communities
UNESCO also celebrates International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26 with the aim of raising awareness about mangrove ecosystems When Cyclone Amphan hit Bakkhali in Bengal’s Sundarbans region in May 2020, it left a trail of destruction reminiscent of the 1999 Super Cyclone that killed thousands in Odisha. Experts rued … Read more