Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water

Taking an interdisciplinary approach on #Himalayanwater #Ecosystems #Societies and #Geopolitics in the #SouthAsian region 💧

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

We've been busy this January! Take a look at snapshots of our students' experiences in #Nepal over J-Term.

@NYUAbuDhabi @NYUAD_AH @kundadixit @skalantzakos

#ExperientialLearning #Ecology #ClimateChange #Geopolotics #Media #NYUAbuDhabi #JanuaryTerm #GlobalEducation

[Ruth Gamble @WaterThe_Planet]

It was an honour to work with our new Maitri Fellow, Ambika Vishwanath (@theidlethinker), on this piece. “Parting the waters: India v Pakistan” https://t.co/UBamIR7Gsz

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

The Great #Himalayan Run: A journey of climate exploration by Carole Fuchs as she sets out on a 1600km journey across the Himalayas to help mitigate the #Climate impacts in this disappearing ecosystem! #SaveOurSnow

Learn more and support her journey: https://t.co/wxMzT346oZ

[Nepali Times @NepaliTimes]

#longread As the country embarks on a dam-building spree, how well Nepal’s planners can balance geopolitics, rising energy demand and economic growth with ecosystem protection and respect for human rights will be tested in the coming years.
Read Pinki Sris Rana's report:

[Aashish Jha @nepaliaashish]

A preprint describing the oral microbiome variation across human lifestyles in #Nepal resulting from samples collected by @yosh and analyzed in collaboration with @emo_davenport and led by @EricaPRyu with support from @shiblahmed is out. Glad to see this study finally completed!!

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

🎧Weekend Listen: Jeanne Allard shares success stories and challenges of organizing @climate_fresk in #Nepal, and the importance of raising action-oriented awareness on #ClimateChange on our #Podcast series.

https://t.co/mnph2os9cc

[NYUAD Arts and Humanities @NYUAD_AH]

Follow @WaterHimalayan to learn about the project which aspires to become a teaching lab for making interdisciplinary connections and drawing parallels across a wide range of human-environment problems. #EarthDay2024

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

Our series of #podcasts and #features from Pakistan is now out!

♿️Intersection of #ClimateChange and #Accessibility
🧑‍🏫Educating #Youth on Climate Change in Lahore
📡Navigating Climate #Communication
🌳Green Islamabad: Nature's #Urban Blueprint

https://t.co/aHDESEPIvG

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

Our newest podcast: "Earth Music", featuring Emma Schaefer!

https://t.co/eyV8AuX23O

Are you interested in the wide range of disciplines that the climate crisis reaches? In her podcast, Emma demonstrates the crisis' interconnectedness with the arts, spirituality and healing!

[Rachael Lau, Ph.D. @RachaelLau3]

Incredible listening to @shrishtee talk on Rights of Rivers and Nature in South Asia with the Himalayan Water Project! An awesome episode listening to a convo on nation state boundaries, the Anthropocene, and river systems of South Asia

Listen here: https://t.co/PoH3gDCGZg

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

@shrishtee shares experiences and knowledge in navigating the implementation of #RightsofRivers and #RightsofNature in the complex #Social and #Geopolitical landscape of #SouthAsia.

https://t.co/LQsLZm4vgS

#GEHW #PodcastSeries #RightsBasedApproach

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

Take a quick peek into our COP28 experience with a couple of the GEWH researchers!

#himalayas #COP28 #internationalconversations #waterresources #mountainsinnepal #climatefinance #communitychange #ClimateAction

Full video: https://t.co/hpfqyn7tKj

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

A little late but, 2 weeks ago our team took part in COP28. COP discussions are not only crucial for international cooperation against the climate crisis, but are also important to form valuable connections and share knowledge between experts for the future of projects like GEHW!

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

Flashback to an article, CLIMATE CHANGE HITS HIMALAYAN RICE, published by one of our former members in June 2022.

Erica Wu takes the time to analyze and make the links between climate change and food insecurity through local testimonies.

https://t.co/oTCaiqM4f6

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

What is the Himalayan Water Project all about? ✨

If you are interested in learning more about us, our work or the integral importance of Himalayan water within the climate crisis, please take a look at our newest short film!
https://t.co/hpzJCfptNB

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

JOURNEY ALONG THE PANJNAD : https://t.co/KtbLiFj6Ba

In her article, Aashi Sethi slowly unravels the complex history of culture & geopolitics that engulf the Panjnad rivers by recounting Vandana's story, who reminisces about the rivers that she grew up with.

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

What's up in Pakistan?

Mangos are not just delicious; they are integral to Pakistani culture & economy. However, rising temperatures, erratic & extreme weather are threatening mango production in Pakistan, leading to early flowering and fruiting which jeopardize livelihoods.

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

In this article, Aashish Jha, not only, emphasizes respect for the Raute, but argues that their traditional systems and knowledge are crucial to understanding Nepali history.

To read more about the Raute, read Aashish's full article here:
https://t.co/WeFYdxHJ9F

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

Pakistan's Food Security📢🍊

Fruit stalls & food markets are everywhere throughout the streets and suburbs. Pakistan's agricultural sector, which contributes significantly to its economy & employment, faces growing challenges due to a volatile climate and water insecurity.

[Geopolitics and Ecology of Himalayan Water @WaterHimalayan]

What's up in Pakistan?

Islamabad's greenery is vital in our fight against pollution and climate change.

In terms of air quality, climate cooling, biodiversity, & water management, Islamabad's green legacy is not only beautiful, but is also a tool for a cleaner, greener future!