India and Bangladesh on Sunday decided to set up a joint Sundarbans Eco-System Forum to protect and preserve the world heritage site from the impact of climate change.<br/><br/>Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and his Bangladesh counterpart Hasun Mahmud said in Kolkata that steps have already been initiated in the two countries in this regard.<br/><br/>Speaking at an international workshop 'Climate Threat to Sundarbans Across India and Bangladesh’, where both the Ministers were present, Mr. Ramesh said he is optimistic about the forum being set up by next September. <br/><br/>Mr. Ramesh said the forum would enable both governments to take up joint projects to preserve the mangrove forest and the tiger population.<br/>