Non-Migrant Women and Their Livelihoods in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh

Marta Martínez-Fabiani; Bishawjit Mallick; Mucahid Mustafa Bayrak

doi:10.1002/cli2.70038

Non-Migrant Women and Their Livelihoods in the Sundarbans, Bangladesh

Marta Martínez-Fabiani
, Bishawjit Mallick^*
, Mucahid Mustafa Bayrak

^*Corresponding author for this work

Utrecht University

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Abstract

Sundarbans support coastal livelihoods, yet ecological decline and socioeconomic pressures heighten women's vulnerability. Although men commonly migrate, many women remain despite rising risks. This study examines women's non-migration decisions and their ties to the Sundarbans’ social–ecological system. Mixed-method findings show women diversify livelihoods and challenge traditional roles, with 80% not considering migration. Resource management policies shape their agency and aspirations. An intersectional lens highlights how access to resources, adaptation capacity and gender dynamics influence the livelihood pathways of non-migrant women.

Original language	English
Article number	e70038
Journal	Climate Resilience and Sustainability
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/cli2.70038
Publication status	Published - Jun 2026

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© 2026 The Author(s). Climate Resilience and Sustainability published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Royal Meteorological Society.

Keywords

feminist political ecology
non-migration
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
sustainable livelihoods
women

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