The Nilkantha Trust for Studies on Bay of Bengal Region (NTSBBR) serves as a collaborative platform for researchers, commentators, social activists, wildlife enthusiasts, students, and socially motivated individuals or groups. Its primary objective is to promote understanding and propose actionable solutions to challenges such as globalization, the unchecked movement of predatory capital, environmental degradation, and climate change, which collectively threaten humanity and all living organisms. By addressing these multifaceted challenges, NTSBBR aims to contribute to improving the conditions of human existence while fostering harmony with the environment.