The Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem: Climate Change Impact and its Blue Economy Architecture

Author Biography

Ranadhir Mukhopadhyay is an Oceanographer (formerly with NIO-Goa and MOI-Mauritius) and multidisciplinary thinker focused on solid-earth science, the blue economy and sustainable development. His work emphasises inclusive knowledge systems, ecological resilience, cultural discourse, and narratives that shape India’s future. With doctoral degrees in both natural and social sciences, he offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective that bridges science, philosophy, and public policy, often integrating ethical frameworks with institutional design. Somnath Bandyopadhyay is a Wetland ecologist and policy practitioner with 30+ years’ experience in research, government, and civil society, specialising in rivers, wetlands, and ecosystem services in Monsoon Asia (formerly a Founding Faculty of Nalanda University). He combines field science with policy design and implementation, leading work on restoration, river health, and climate resilience. He advises governments, NGOs, and corporates on nature-based solutions, positioning ecosystems as foundations for social protection and sustainability. Sourabh Kumar Dubey is an interdisciplinary researcher in aquaculture, fisheries, and environment with a decade of applied experience. Holding an MSc from the University of Calcutta and a PhD from Vidyasagar University, his work spans climate-resilient aquaculture, mangrove conservation, small-scale fisheries, and community-based aquatic food systems. Shaped by long-term Sundarbans research, he works at the ecology–livelihoods interface and is currently a Scientist at WorldFish