Kailash Sacred Landscape Initiative

Khar’s experimentation with Himalayan nettle brings recognition

Nature never fails to surprise us. In many parts of the world, natural resources are the only source of livelihood opportunities available to people. They can be in the form of wild shrubs like Daphne papyracea and Daphne bholua (paper plant) that are used to make paper or Gossypium spp (cotton) that forms the backbone of the textile industry.

Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism

In 1992, the United Nations adopted the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at a conference held in Nairobi, Kenya. From 2001 onwards, each year, on May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity has been observed as a celebration of this achievement.

Biodiversity: Enhancing Livelihood Opportunities in the Himalaya

“Nature” never fails to surprise us. In many parts of the world, natural resources are the sole source for livelihood opportunities. Be it in the form of wild shrubs like Daphne papyracea and Daphne bholua that can be used to make paper or Gossypium spp (cotton) that forms the backbone of textile industries, nothing can compete with the artistry, vigor or dynamism of biological resources.

Mount Kailash: Sacred Routes Making Ways for Sustainability

Mountain cultures: celebrating diversity and strengthening identity

For many, mountains evoke powerful emotions with their breathtaking landscapes that inspire wonder. Mountains cover nearly 27% of the world’s land surface and directly support 22% of the world’s people. They serve as water towers to the world, providing for the freshwater needs of more than half of humanity.

Securing Solidarity through Diversity: Landscapes and Cultures Together

Cultures binds civilizations through practice, perception, delicacy and dignity. Culture marks differences between groups, but within groups, culture is an inherent confederation, a unique string that connects and unites individuals.

World Environment Day 2016: Sustaining our Wildlife

In a world where consumerism and materialism are increasing, the celebration of World Environment Day is a time to reflect on whether our collective behaviour needs to be modified to address challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. This day should be used to remind us that there is only one living world, but that our demands are unlimited.