A 5 part series from Sundarban, India featuring lived experiences of the people of this tidal land. Their lives, their livelihoods and their future is under threat from this rapidly changing climate. Amidst the turmoil, there is a constant attempt to understand the forces of nature and adapt to its nuances. Traditional knowledge finds a new breathe of life in conjunction with scientific research. When communities are empowered and given agency, co existence can be achieved. Moving away from resource extraction and exploitation and finding a balance between using natural resources and nurturing them. These stories are a glimpse into a hopeful future as the tide turns in Sundarban.

Episode 1 - WIND
In the Indian Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove ecosystem, the winds are shifting and with them, the very fabric of life. Cyclones are becoming more frequent, tearing apart homes and stripping away livelihoods. Amidst heartbreak and past trauma, a group of women are forging a new bond. A friendship between women and mangroves, is heralding a resilient and hopeful future.

Episode 2 - FIRE
Climate change is profoundly affecting both wildlife and human communities in the island villages of Sundarban. As habitat loss intensifies, human-wildlife conflicts are becoming more frequent. In response, the people of the Sundarban are re-evaluating their traditional forest-based livelihoods. Among them, traditional honey hunters are gradually adopting new methods of beekeeping, reducing their dependence on wild honey collection. Native beekeeping is not only the sustainable way forward, it can also help restore balance between human livelihoods and this fragile ecosystem.

Episode 3 - WATER
The tides govern the lives of the people of Sundarban, shaping daily life with its ebb and flow. However, as the climate changes rapidly around them, a new generation is forging a deeper, more thoughtful relationship with their natural surroundings. By spreading awareness, building resilience and fostering a fresh understanding of their environment, they are paving the way toward a more sustainable future for the people of this unique delta.

Episode 4 - EARTH
The people of the Sundarban have long revered the land, some calling it mother, others nurturing it like a child. But frequent floods and cyclones have degraded this land, diminishing crop yields and threatening livelihoods. The solution for a sustainable future lies in the indigenous knowledge of the land, wisdom passed down through generations but often lost amid the commercialisation of agriculture. Yet, a few have preserved this deep, innate relationship between humanity and the earth, and they are leading the way toward a more harmonious and resilient future.

Episode 5 - SPACE
What do you do when frequent cyclones take away everything you call home? In the island villages of the Sundarbans, farming, fishing, and other traditional livelihoods have become increasingly unsustainable in the face of climate change. Financial hardship is forcing many men to migrate in search of work, leaving women behind to care for their families. Amid these challenges, women in the Sundarbans face a daily struggle to protect not only the fragile world around them but also their own inner resilience.

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