Sowing hope: Women of Sundarbans nurture mangrove future
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Sowing hope: Women of Sundarbans nurture mangrove future

By Debashis Mukherjee
West Bengal, India
Submitted at October 3, 2025

About this Photo

The landscape itself tells a story: the dry, grassy foreground contrasts with the lush, green density of the mangrove forest, highlighting the importance of the women\\'s work in expanding this vital ecosystem. Their collective effort is not just about planting trees; it\\'s about safeguarding their homes and livelihoods against the increasing threats of cyclones and sea-level rise in this vulnerable deltaic region. It\\'s a powerful visual testament to community-led conservation and the essential role of women in environmental action.

Photo Credit: Debashis Mukherjee

Technical Details

  • Camera: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D750
  • Exposure: 10/1600s
  • Aperture: f/200/10
  • ISO: 500
  • Focal Length: 240/10mm