Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

A recent research study published in April 2026 highlights a concerning decline in the resilience of the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem. It estimates that around 10-15% of the forest has lost its ability to recover effectively from environmental stress over the period from 2000 to 2024. This decline is attributed to multiple factors, including cyclonic disturbances, rising salinity due to reduced freshwater inflow, and human activities like shrimp farming and deforestation. The weakening resilience threatens biodiversity, including key species, and undermines the ecological stability of this critical mangrove habitat.