The Stream Guardians of the Peaks: Sherpas & Climate Change ¦ How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change
Today on The Stream: Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, which threatens their livelihoods, culture, and environment. What can be done? Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment, livelihoods and culture. Melting glaciers, avalanche risks and shorter climbing seasons jeopardise their way of life. This episode explores personal stories, economic effects and the Sherpas’ resilience. With global climate patterns reflecting these changes, international cooperation and environmental stewardship are more urgent than ever. Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Dawa Steven Sherpa – Mountaineer & environmentalist Tashi Malik – Mountaineer, adventurer & keynote speaker Nima Rinji Sherpa – Mountaineer & athlete Published on Friday 12 July 2024.
The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Primary Title
- The Stream
Episode Title
- Guardians of the Peaks: Sherpas & Climate Change ¦ How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change
Date Broadcast
- Friday 12 July 2024
Start Time
- 08 : 33
Finish Time
- 08 : 58
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Episode Description
- Today on The Stream: Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, which threatens their livelihoods, culture, and environment. What can be done? Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment, livelihoods and culture. Melting glaciers, avalanche risks and shorter climbing seasons jeopardise their way of life. This episode explores personal stories, economic effects and the Sherpas’ resilience. With global climate patterns reflecting these changes, international cooperation and environmental stewardship are more urgent than ever. Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests: Dawa Steven Sherpa – Mountaineer & environmentalist Tashi Malik – Mountaineer, adventurer & keynote speaker Nima Rinji Sherpa – Mountaineer & athlete Published on Friday 12 July 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Commentary
- Current affairs
- Panel
Hosts
- Anelise Borges (Presenter)