Exploring the heritage sustainability of the Sundarban landscape

A study on the Sundarbans National Park, a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, reveals that integrating socio-ecological conservation with heritage preservation can effectively address sustainability challenges, including those posed by climate change. The research demonstrates how local knowledge, cultural practices, and sustainable development strategies are interconnected in shaping the landscape's resilience. Through extensive qualitative inquiry—including interviews, group discussions, participatory observations, and transect walks—the study highlights the importance of recognizing the Sundarbans as a potential cultural or mixed heritage site to better preserve its exceptional ecological and cultural heritage.

Biswas, C. (2025). Exploring the heritage sustainability of the Sundarban landscape. Heritage - between and beyond Nature, Culture and Agency, 115–138. https://doi.org/10.14220/9783737018753.115