The South Talpatti Island Disappeared: Can Bangladesh Confront Sea Level Rise?

Bangladesh, a low-lying delta country is highly affected by global warming. The problems due to climate change are made much worse by more severe storm surges, droughts and floods in the Sundarbans territory. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the predicted impact of sea level on the coastal and mangrove areas, and to find out the solutions for overcoming the challenges. Based on respondents’ perceptions, the study revealed that minimum sea level rise will destroy the ecosystems of swampy mangroves and the dune biodiversity. A good number of species will be vulnerable and the maximum species... Mehr ...