In the fragile Sundarbans delta, rising seas and stronger cyclones threaten both ecosystems and livelihoods. To respond, the project began planting mangroves across degraded shorelines in 2021—natural barriers that protect coastal communities while restoring biodiversity. But planting trees alone wasn’t enough.

Women, often the most affected by climate shocks yet excluded from formal work, became central actors. They now cultivate nurseries, manage project offices, and lead the Baha’Mou honey enterprise, producing and marketing “golden honey” as a new source of income. Their participation is not symbolic—it shifts power, placing women at the heart of climate resilience and community development.

This dual approach—ecosystem restoration + women-led livelihoods—is already showing results: degraded lands are coming back to life, and women who once lacked income opportunities are now building businesses and planning future ventures, like reviving fisheries. Together, these changes signal a model for how climate action can drive both environmental and social transformation.

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