Sangay Lachenpa

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[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

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🇮🇳 announced the 'Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan' during 77th Army Day in Jan. '25, intended to showcase locations on borders & display the valour & sacrifices of Indian soldiers.

CHS Postdoctoral Fellow @Slachenpa unpacks this battlefield tourism programme in #Sikkim.

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

As Himalayas are seeing an increased climate change induced calamities, I argue that the traditional local institution can be an innovative way to mitigate these new challenges. https://t.co/d318Ae7Cg4

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

“In the mountain, stillness surges up to explore its own height; in the lake, movement stands still to contemplate its own depth.”
-Tagore

Through the lens of Capt. Sumit Bhatnagar, an ex-pilot with the Indian Navy, comes this surreal vision of Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim.

Gurudongmar Lake is one of the highest lakes in the world at an elevation of 5,430 m

(Shared by Vanshika @goodgrape3 a solo traveler and storyteller with @ClubMahindra )

#SundayWanderer

[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

This @scroll_in report on the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in #Sikkim in 2023 also has a reference to an Issue Brief published by us, on the same issue authored by our Postdoctoral Fellow @Slachenpa. https://t.co/f9nZFxwmri

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

The emergence of strong economies and regional power within the Global South has raised new issues of ‘marginalisation’ and domination among states already marginalised by the Global North. ⁦@DoctorDev⁩ aptly sums up such nuances of China’s position. https://t.co/OQUYKRxybA

[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

#China's approval for a big dam on Yarlung Zangbo river carries implications for both Tibet & lower riparian countries including #India.

Our Associate Fellow, @DoctorDev & our Postdoctoral Fellow, @Slachenpa explore the issues at stake in this Commentary. https://t.co/wnIefkAfPx

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

Excited that i will be at @Himalayas_SNU as a post-doctoral fellow.

[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

After completion of the selection process, we’re happy to announce 1st cohort of our new Non-Resident Fellows. They’ll be working on their research projects for next one year, starting from 1 January.

Padma Ladon
Rinan Shah (@rinan_shah)
Sangeg Lachenpa (@Slachenpa)
Rimi Tadu

[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

After completion of the selection process, we’re happy to announce 1st cohort of our new Non-Resident Fellows. They’ll be working on their research projects for next one year, starting from 1 January.

Padma Ladon
Rinan Shah (@rinan_shah)
Sangeg Lachenpa (@Slachenpa)
Rimi Tadu

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

@JigmeYesheLama @Asiainglobal Congratulations la @JigmeYesheLama

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

Xi Jinping chairs symposium on boosting west China's development. https://t.co/PWbtkjqn0B

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

Was fortunate to deliver a talk on the larger understanding of border and mobility in the Himalayas encompassing speakers from academia to policy makers across different nationalities. Thanks to @czech academy of sciences and to professor @jarmila ptackova for having us.

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

Thanks to @Himalayas_SNU and @DoctorDev .

[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

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A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood last year in Sikkim caused great devastation.

In this Issue Brief, @Slachenpa investigates its impact on agro-pastoral practices & the role of local communities and institutions during such crisis. https://t.co/60W7HqW70T

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

My take on the Sikkim flood and the local responses. Thank you @DoctorDev and to the numerous participants.
@Himalayas_SNU
https://t.co/W982u79enn

[Centre for Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar IoE @Himalayas_SNU]

Joint Workshop on "Conservation of Material and Ecological Heritage in the Trans Himalayas", organized by CHS & @Karakoram_cltvs, with support from Achi Association India.

14 March 2024 (Thursday), 10.30 am onwards, @ShivNadarUniv campus.

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Between Protests and Border Incursions, Insecurity Is Rising in Ladakh @Diplomat_APAC https://t.co/Ozmuf0dVKC

@Stanzinlha delves with a first hand experience.

[Mona Chettri @mona_chettri]

In my new article for @frontline_india @the_hindu I contextualise hydropower development and the floods in Sikkim and northern West Bengal against the pervasive rhetoric of "development", and where that has gotten us #sikkim #teestaflood #himalaya
https://t.co/zLXO37ABFw

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

An important note stressed by the @hisheylachungpa, MP, Rajya Sabha on how early restoration of the NH damaged by the GLOF is of utmost importance to the national security of India.

[Sangay Lachenpa @Slachenpa]

With the help of friends and well wishers, we were able to transport rations and essentials to the cut off places impacted by the Sikkim flood with the service and help provided by the @sikkimgovt @IndianAirforce @indianarmy
@thehelpinghelp,lachen

[Anand Sankar @saybwala]

Finally the weather allows the heavy vertical lift capability of the IAF to begin operations. This is critical for areas in North Sikkim that have been cut off after the Teesta III dam at Chungthang Sikkim collapsed. 🙏

[Kyang Thang རྐྱང་ཐང་ @Kyangs_Thang]

Why this is also very critical & could be much more disastrous is the amount of such GLOF-prone lakes in North Sikkim (also Bhutan).

South Lhonak Lake is one example. All of them get funneled through a single exit: i.e, Teesta River.