Research Protocol

Coastal Environmental Impact Assessment

01 Introduction & Consent

"Assalamu Alaikum / Namaskar. I am conducting this research from TeachJourney. Your valuable experience will help in taking correct decisions to protect the environment of this region. Your name or personal identity will not be disclosed anywhere." [cite: 2, 3]

Part 1: Demographics

2.1 Age (Years) [cite: 6]

2.2 Gender [cite: 7]

2.3 Primary Livelihood [cite: 8]

2.4 Side Occupation (if any) [cite: 9]

2.5 Duration of Residence (Years) [cite: 10]

Part 2: Perception Mapping

Instruction: How much have the following environmental factors changed in the last 10-15 years? (Rating: 1 = No Change, 5 = Severe Change) [cite: 12, 13]

Environmental Change Factors	Intensity (1-5)	Impact on Livelihood (1-5)
A. Mangrove Forest Depletion
B. Fish Availability Reduction
C. Salinity Increase
D. Tidal Water Intrusion
E. Seasonal Cycle Irregularity

Part 3: Narrative Analysis

3.1 First Signs of Change: When did you first realize the environment was changing? Any specific event? [cite: 18, 19]

3.2 Occupational Struggle: Have you ever had to change your profession due to salinity or lack of fish? How was that period? [cite: 20, 21]

3.3 Understanding Nature: Do you think this is due to tree cutting or is it a divine will? What is your personal view? [cite: 22, 23]

3.4 Shifting Future: Would you want your children to stay in this profession? Will this area remain safe for them? [cite: 24, 25]

Part 4: Policy Insights

4.1 Local Solutions: How do you help each other during environmental crisis? [cite: 27]

4.2 Your Demand: If you had only one single demand to the government, what would it be? [cite: 28]