With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, it seems to be the perfect time to touch one of Nepal’s scariest issues: Glacial Melt. It is nothing new to the world that our Earth’s glaciers have drastically receded in the past few decades, not only in Nepal, but worldwide.
According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal’s glaciers have reduced in size by an astounding 21%. That’s almost a quarter of their size, gone! This effect could be devastating for not only the Himalayan towns and villages below the glaciers, but also for the areas where this melt runs into the sea. Known to some scientists as the “3rd Pole,” this region of the world is said to be the 3rd highest contributor to the rise of global sea level after the North & South Poles. The short term effect of glacial melt is evident in the destruction of those who live in the run-off range, but the long term effect is much more devastating. The depletion of glaciers, both in Nepal and worldwide, will eventually lead to deadly droughts across the world, whose side effects need not be mentioned.
The recent flooding of the Seti River in the Annapurna Range is just one example of how global climate change is affecting Nepal. Experienced Trek Nepal guides have even stated that since beginning as a guide many years the ago, the terrain has changed drastically. Where once glistening snow lines could be found at lower altitudes, you will find rocky patches of mountainside instead. One now must climb further up or simply look at the snow on the highest peaks to get the real Himalayan feel.
We at Trek Nepal do our best to practice Eco-friendly tourism and sustainability for our country. We love our country and want to share it with the world for years to come. Progress is inevitable and thus, we have made it our goal to keep up with the times and make our company as Eco-friendly as possible. We carry out all of our rubbish from our treks, advise against the use of plastic water bottles, and refrain from the use of camp fires. We support other Eco-friendly, local establishments and projects along our routes and seek to educate our clients on proper practices while trekking.
Keep an Eco-conscious mind in order to ensure not only the beauty of Nepal and other mountainous regions of the world, but more importantly to ensure our lifeline for generations to come!
According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal’s glaciers have reduced in size by an astounding 21%. That’s almost a quarter of their size, gone! This effect could be devastating for not only the Himalayan towns and villages below the glaciers, but also for the areas where this melt runs into the sea. Known to some scientists as the “3rd Pole,” this region of the world is said to be the 3rd highest contributor to the rise of global sea level after the North & South Poles. The short term effect of glacial melt is evident in the destruction of those who live in the run-off range, but the long term effect is much more devastating. The depletion of glaciers, both in Nepal and worldwide, will eventually lead to deadly droughts across the world, whose side effects need not be mentioned.
The recent flooding of the Seti River in the Annapurna Range is just one example of how global climate change is affecting Nepal. Experienced Trek Nepal guides have even stated that since beginning as a guide many years the ago, the terrain has changed drastically. Where once glistening snow lines could be found at lower altitudes, you will find rocky patches of mountainside instead. One now must climb further up or simply look at the snow on the highest peaks to get the real Himalayan feel.
We at Trek Nepal do our best to practice Eco-friendly tourism and sustainability for our country. We love our country and want to share it with the world for years to come. Progress is inevitable and thus, we have made it our goal to keep up with the times and make our company as Eco-friendly as possible. We carry out all of our rubbish from our treks, advise against the use of plastic water bottles, and refrain from the use of camp fires. We support other Eco-friendly, local establishments and projects along our routes and seek to educate our clients on proper practices while trekking.
Keep an Eco-conscious mind in order to ensure not only the beauty of Nepal and other mountainous regions of the world, but more importantly to ensure our lifeline for generations to come!
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