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The Sundarbans: Severely affected by climate change

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Tabea Mergenthaler
July 24, 2023

The Sundarbans in India's West Bengal state are one of the largest mangrove forests in the world. But also one of the most disaster-prone areas, where some of the most vulnerable communities live. Why is this region particularly affected?

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