Dhaka, March 4 -- WildTeam has begun installing solar lights in forest-edge villages of Mongla as part of the continuation of its community-based Sundarbans conservation programme. Recently, 10 solar lights were installed in South Chila and Burburia.

The initiative follows the recent launch of WildTeam's Improved Cooking Stove (ICS) Distribution Programme at the WildTeam Conservation Biology Centre (WCBC) in Joymoni. The solar light installation is being implemented in the same programme areas under the Chandpai Range, including Joymonir Ghol, South Chila and Burburia, according to a media statement.

The solar lighting intervention is being introduced as a practical night-time safety and conflict-risk reduction measure in forest-edge ar...