“When we look at the future, we see the world in a state of ominous uncertainty. Human activities have led to imbalance in nature and ecological shifts that cause growing problems like climate change and natural calamities.”– His Majesty the King.
Despite the lush greenery that surrounds Ngarpongtang village in Thangrong, Bhutan, until recently, it was impossible to grow vegetables there. “I used to have to go to other villages to exchange pinewood for vegetables,” says Wangdi, a 54-year-old farmer. “We couldn’t get vegetables to grow here.” Water was a scarce resource in this […]
Read MoreOur connection to Earth and nature is undeniable: our planet’s gain is everyone’s gain.This Earth Hour, join millions around the world to turn off the lights and speak up about why nature matters. #Connect2Earth.
Read MoreThe World Health Organization (WHO), the UN’s health agency, has played a crucial role in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, ever since the first cases were identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December. At a press conference on Wednesday, WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, outlined five ways the agency is leading the global response. […]
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