From the Field – Sound of Silence

Knowledge-Sharing with Visiting Researchers from Oxford University, UK

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Knowledge-Sharing with Visiting Researchers from Oxford University, UK BY SHABERI DAS • December 29, 2023 Fig. 1: Researchers from Oxford University, UK, with community members in Ramganga, Patharpratima Block Seasons Greetings! Team Sound of Silence (SOS) has an exciting new update to share: the team recently hosted a group of student researchers from Oxford University, marking a …

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Community perceptions of mental health in Hingalganj, Indian Sundarbans

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Figure 1: Participants of the mental health group activity in Kothabari Village, Hingalganj Block hold up their responses for the camera Community perceptions of mental health in Hingalganj, Indian Sundarbans BY SHABERI DAS • June 21, 2023 Environmental and climate change impacts are known to pose serious threats to public health, including mental health, and wellbeing. While some …

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Insights from Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment in Kakdwip Block, Indian Sundarbans

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Insights from Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment in Kakdwip Block, Indian Sundarbans BY SHABERI DAS AND SUGATA HAZRA • march 20, 2023 The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for Team Sound of Silence! Understanding and assessing the vulnerability of tribal communities in the project area, to climate change and disasters, and their potential capacity to cope …

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Eroding indigenous culture in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve

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Eroding indigenous culture in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve BY SHABERI DAS AND SUGATA HAZRA • JANUARY 27, 2023 “Culture is also a resource for climate adaptation because cultural heritage, natural heritage and traditional knowledge all support the resilience of communities to respond to climate change impacts, including extreme weather, natural disasters and conflicts” UNESCO, Culture and Climate Change Ethnographic survey …

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