Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena addressing the inaugural session of the International
Conference on Himalayan Environment at Leh
A group of environmentalists has warned of grieving
situation of water crisis in the whole Himalayan region, owing to the global
warming, which is causing glaciers melting at a fast pace. If the conditions
remain same, all the Himalayan glaciers will melt down in next 30 years or so.
Mr Narvijay Yadav, general secretary, Chandigarh Chapter of Save the Himalayas Foundation (SHF-Chd), said, “The alarm was raised at a recently concluded international
conference held at Leh on Himalayan Environment and eco-system.”
Mr Rajesh Patel, Director, Goldenmiles Learning, Mumbai,
who’s NGO has been working in remote Ladakh areas to spread awareness about
keeping a balance in our approach to natural resources, says, “We have
exhausted the natural resources and now is time to give back to the Earth what
we have already consumed.”
Mr Binod Chaudhary, Chairman, Chaudhary Group, who is the
only billionaire of Nepal Nepal
Experts suggested ways to slow down the ensuing environmental
crisis by applying several ways, like taking bath with only half bucket of
water, stopping wastage of food, water and energy, and promoting the concept of
reuse and recycle.
The international conference was focused on “World peace, 150th
birth anniversary of Gandhi, and Preservation of cultural and natural heritage
of the Himalayas ’. Venerable Bhikkhu
Sanghasena, founder president, Save the Himalayas Foundation also appealed to
everyone to use the natural resources wisely and with mindfulness.
The inaugural programme was held at the Acharya Nagarjuna
Auditorium, Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh. However the technical
sessions took place at Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC),
Choglamsar, Leh.
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