Livelihoods dependence on mangrove ecosystems: Empirical evidence from the Sundarbans

A substantial relationship between socioeconomic factors and resource extraction from mangrove ecosystems was identified, highlighting the need for policy interventions that promote less-extractive livelihood diversification strategies such as ecotourism to mitigate environmental impact. The study analyzed data from 1188 households across 35 villages in the Sundarbans, using structured interviews and focus group discussions, complemented by logistic regression analysis. This research contributes to a limited body of work on household dependence on mangrove ecosystems in Asia, providing empirical evidence that could inform sustainable livelihood strategies for coastal communities.

Mallick, B., Priodarshini, R., Kimengsi, J. N., Biswas, B., Hausmann, A. E., Islam, S., Huq, S., & Vogt, J. (2021). Livelihoods dependence on mangrove ecosystems: Empirical evidence from the Sundarbans. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability, 3, 100077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2021.100077