Got a green heart? 🌿 At the 8th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, Nepal’s very own Tashi Dorji from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) spilled the tea on how the Chinese mainland is rocking sustainable grassland management and pastoralism.
Pastoralism—basically how herders look after grass-fed livestock—meets high-tech tools! Tashi saw local teams using drone mapping to track plant growth, mobile apps to schedule grazing times, and community-led conservation projects that give herders a voice. Talk about modern meets tradition! 😎
Dunhuang isn’t just about epic sand dunes; it’s a heritage hotspot. Tashi was wowed by how the city balances mega tourist footfall with protecting ancient murals and historic sites. From timed entry tickets to eco-friendly pathways, responsible tourism here is a blueprint for safeguarding culture and nature side by side. 🏞️✨
Why should Nepali youth and pros care? Imagine turning Nepal’s high-altitude grasslands into models of green growth—boosting local incomes, keeping our mountains healthy, and creating new eco-tour ventures that locals and visitors alike love. 🌱🇳🇵
With fresh insights from the Chinese mainland, ICIMOD is plotting the next steps: pilot projects, tech-driven pasture monitoring, and training workshops for herder communities. The goal? A future where grasslands thrive, traditions stay strong, and we all do our bit for the planet. Let’s go green, together! 💪🌏
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Nepalese expert draws on China's experience in sustainable development
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