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As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

As the opening chapter of the Chitwan to Lo-Manthang (C2L) Himalayan Transect 2026, our first day in Chitwan introduced participants to the rich biodiversity, indigenous culture, and human-nature relationships of Nepal’s tropical lowlands.

Led under the vision of professor Dr. Brian McAdoo from Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Planet Lab, the multidisciplinary field program brings together students and researchers from USA, China, Nepal, and Pakistan to explore climate change, conservation, ecology, and community resilience from the Terai to the Himalayas.

The day began with visits to Chitwan National Park headquarters in Kasara, including presentations on conservation management, biodiversity protection, and the challenges faced by protected areas in the era of climate change.

Participants also explored the Gharial Crocodile Breeding Center and experienced bird watching and jungle safari activities inside the national park.
The wilderness offered unforgettable wildlife encounters, including a rare sloth bear, 14 endangered one-horned rhinoceroses, herds of spotted deer, Magar and Gharial crocodiles, elephants, and over 30 species of birds.

A meaningful cultural and livelihood learning experience followed with a visit to the indigenous Bote, the fishing community at Bankatta in neighboring Madi Municipality. The Bote Community Homestay warmly hosted the team with traditional local meals and guided village tours that allowed participants to closely observe the community’s daily life, fishing-based livelihood, relationship with rivers and forests, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in changing environmental conditions.

The interaction highlighted how local and indigenous knowledge systems remain deeply connected to sustainability, natural resources, and climate resilience.

Special thanks to Birendra Chaudhari for facilitating and coordinating the field activities with deep commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Photo credit: @Ruikang_nemo_wang
& @Thomas

@feedpltd @ihrrnepal #C2L2026 @dukekunshan #HimalayanTransect @dukeplanetlab #Chitwan #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

Day 1 of the Himalayan Planetary Health Transect — Lalitpur
14th May 2026
Welcome, Orientation & Grounding
The 2026 Himalayan Planetary Health Transect brings together students from @dukeuniversity , @dukekunshan , and universities across Nepal for a 14-day journey from the subtropical lowlands of Chitwan to the high-altitude plateau of Lo Manthang — witnessing firsthand how environmental change shapes health and ecosystems across some of the world’s most dramatic ecological gradients.

🌏 Day 1 set the foundation. Students were welcomed by partners from Duke, Duke Kunshan, @karmaflights, Asian Mountain Academic Alliance, @ihrrnepal , and FEED. Brian McAdoo opened the intellectual chapter of the day — introducing students to the framework of Planetary Health and the interconnected systems they would be observing across every altitude and ecosystem ahead.

📷 Tom White then handed them a different kind of lens: Photojournalism 101, challenging students to document not just what they see, but what it means — with peer portraits as their first live assignment.

🪨Sanjaya Devkota painted a vivid portrait of Nepal’s extraordinary tapestry of cultures, peoples, geographies, and ecosystems — a country that contains multitudes, and one the students were about to traverse from south to north.

🗺️ Sujeev Shakya then brought that into sharper focus with Nepal 101, grounding students in the social and geographic context they’d be moving through.

🏘️From there, Anil Chitrakar led a heritage walk through Patan Durbar Square — weaving together culture, conservation, governance, and social change.

#planetaryhealth #health #climate

More than a month has passed since our journey from Lumbini to Lomanthang (L2L)—an unforgettable experience where we explored planetary health, witnessed the impacts of climate change up close, and saw how it shapes the lives of local communities in countless ways. Along the way, we gained knowledge, shared stories, and made memories we’ll hold on to forever.

Now, the crew captures this legendary trip in just one word. Let’s hear what they have to say!
P.S. We still miss the doughnut 🍩 💚

#PlanetaryHealth
@dukeplanetlab
@dukeenvironment
@hucsecretariat

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

Life of New Samzong 👇👇

Samzong Village, formerly situated at an altitude of 4,000 meters in the Upper Mustang region of northwestern Nepal, was once a thriving Himalayan settlement. Today, its people reside in Namashung, also known as New Samzong, located approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) northeast of Lo Manthang, the capital of Mustang district.
Due to the drying of water springs and growing water scarcity over decades — 18 families were forced to leave their ancestral land around 2071/72 B.S. (2014/15 A.D.). Their displacement was not a matter of choice but survival. They resettled near the Namsung River (Kaligandaki) in what is now known as New Samzong. Rakchung Gurung, 31, said, " The land is generously given by the former King of Mustang and also assured that there will be no issues in land administration and legal provisions." He also added some of the land that they use government property.
In an interview, Pasang Chiring Gurung, Ward Chair of the Conservation Management Committee (CMC), confirmed the long struggle these families endured before the final relocation, driven by persistent drought and environmental instability.
New Samzong has provided relative stability — with better access to irrigation, drinking water, and roads, including an inter-country road that links them to larger markets like pokhara and jomsom and services.
Tasi Dalkar Gurung, resident, “Life in New Samzong is easier. We have enough water for drinking and farming. We don’t plan, nor wish, to return to Old Samzong.”
Today, the community cultivates barley, buckwheat, potatoes, mustard seeds, and apples, with infrastructure support from ACAP, government bodies, and donor agencies.
Samzong’s story is a clear testament to climate injustice. The displacement of the Samzong community illustrates a harsh reality: those who have contributed the least to the climate crisis are among the first to bear its consequences. Yet, despite unimaginable loss, they continue to adapt, rebuild, and persevere — a symbol of resilience in the face of global climate change.

Photograph and Description by: @saniyabhusal___
Last group shot by @anek_r

@dukeenvironment
@feedpltd
@karmaflights
@huc

“When the water disappeared, so did our village”
Yungchun Gurung is 61. For most of her life, she lived in Samjong, a village tucked high in the Tibetan Plateau behind the Himalayas.

“But as the springs stopped flowing. The grazing lands dried up”. She tells us that the resources that had sustained her family for generations vanished in just a few years.

“There was no choice,” she says. “We had to go lower. We couldn’t live without water, it was an obligation.”

That was 14 years ago. Along with other families, Yungchun resettled in what is now “Namasung” a village of 18 homes built on land granted with assistance from the King of Lo Manthang.

Yungchun grows mustard and potatoes. She herds cows and horses. Her three grandchildren are still in school. “We start again,” she says, “because we have to.”

She says it is quieter here, the grass is richer, and life feels more stable. However, life is still not without its challenges.

The climate is shifting, as is the balance with nature. Snow leopards roam close and have killed villager’s livestock. To receive compensation, families must offer proof, which is something nearly impossible when a predator vanishes into the mountains.

Yunchung isn’t trying to tell a big story. She’s just living one which is shaped by climate change, and held together by community bonds and adaptation.

“This land was a gift,” she says. “We do our best to care for it and each other.”

Interviewed and photographed by: @celeuss

@ihrrnepal
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment
@karmaflights

#UpperMustang #WomenOfTheMountains #HimalayanVoices #HumanWildlifeConflict #PlanetaryHealth #resiliencestories

“When the water disappeared, so did our village”
Yungchun Gurung is 61. For most of her life, she lived in Samjong, a village tucked high in the Tibetan Plateau behind the Himalayas.

“But as the springs stopped flowing. The grazing lands dried up”. She tells us that the resources that had sustained her family for generations vanished in just a few years.

“There was no choice,” she says. “We had to go lower. We couldn’t live without water, it was an obligation.”

That was 14 years ago. Along with other families, Yungchun resettled in what is now “Namasung” a village of 18 homes built on land granted with assistance from the King of Lo Manthang.

Yungchun grows mustard and potatoes. She herds cows and horses. Her three grandchildren are still in school. “We start again,” she says, “because we have to.”

She says it is quieter here, the grass is richer, and life feels more stable. However, life is still not without its challenges.

The climate is shifting, as is the balance with nature. Snow leopards roam close and have killed villager’s livestock. To receive compensation, families must offer proof, which is something nearly impossible when a predator vanishes into the mountains.

Yunchung isn’t trying to tell a big story. She’s just living one which is shaped by climate change, and held together by community bonds and adaptation.

“This land was a gift,” she says. “We do our best to care for it and each other.”

Interviewed and photographed by: @celeuss

@ihrrnepal
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment
@karmaflights

#UpperMustang #WomenOfTheMountains #HimalayanVoices #HumanWildlifeConflict #PlanetaryHealth #resiliencestories

“When the water disappeared, so did our village”
Yungchun Gurung is 61. For most of her life, she lived in Samjong, a village tucked high in the Tibetan Plateau behind the Himalayas.

“But as the springs stopped flowing. The grazing lands dried up”. She tells us that the resources that had sustained her family for generations vanished in just a few years.

“There was no choice,” she says. “We had to go lower. We couldn’t live without water, it was an obligation.”

That was 14 years ago. Along with other families, Yungchun resettled in what is now “Namasung” a village of 18 homes built on land granted with assistance from the King of Lo Manthang.

Yungchun grows mustard and potatoes. She herds cows and horses. Her three grandchildren are still in school. “We start again,” she says, “because we have to.”

She says it is quieter here, the grass is richer, and life feels more stable. However, life is still not without its challenges.

The climate is shifting, as is the balance with nature. Snow leopards roam close and have killed villager’s livestock. To receive compensation, families must offer proof, which is something nearly impossible when a predator vanishes into the mountains.

Yunchung isn’t trying to tell a big story. She’s just living one which is shaped by climate change, and held together by community bonds and adaptation.

“This land was a gift,” she says. “We do our best to care for it and each other.”

Interviewed and photographed by: @celeuss

@ihrrnepal
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment
@karmaflights

#UpperMustang #WomenOfTheMountains #HimalayanVoices #HumanWildlifeConflict #PlanetaryHealth #resiliencestories

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab – Day 17 🚶‍♂️✨

Exploring Kagbeni & Ghami today! 🏔️🚙

🌊 Kagbeni Riverbank—Met Dara, who led recovery efforts after the devastating 2023 flood 🏡💙

🙏 Sacred Kaligandaki River—A place of remembrance & prayers 🕊️

💡 Climate Action in Ghami—Insightful conversations on local adaptation & heritage preservation 🌿

🥟 Momo Time! Ending the day with delicious homemade momos! 🥳🍽️

@dukeplanet @InstituteOfHimalayanRiskReduction #planethealth

@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

🌍Planetary Health Field Lab: Day 15 🏔️✨

A breathtaking 11km trek from Lubra to Muktinath, climbing up to 3850m, and ending in Kagbeni! 🚶‍♂️🌄

🔍 Exploring Watersheds & Climate Impact Observing the upper & lower watershed connection, climate change effects, and shifting tree lines. 🌱🌊

🗣️ Insightful Mid-Hike Discussion A thought-provoking session with Professor Brian, Dr. Karen & Purna, reflecting on land use, sediment yield & forest shifts in the Pandu Khola watershed. 🌎💡

🙏 Ending at Muktinath (3710m), a sacred site for Hindus & Buddhists, embracing spirituality and reflection. 🛕✨

Adventure, learning & nature—what a journey! 🚶‍♂️💚 #PlanetaryHealth #FieldLab #HikingForKnowledge #MuktinathJourney
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment

Planetary Health Field Lab 2025, Day 14

Exploring Jomsom, Mustang—learning, connecting, and reflecting! 🍏🏔️ 💬 Meaningful conversations with local community leaders on climate change & its impact. 💪 Inspired by the Jomsom Women's Group working for empowerment, Development & sustainability. 🔮 Discovering Bon religion & its spiritual ties to nature. ✨
A journey of resilience, unity, and action for a healthier planet! 🌎❄️

#PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction #Jomsom #WomenEmpowerment #BonReligion #AppleFarming 🍏🏔️
@dukeplanetlab
@hucsecretariat
@dukeenvironment