UNESCO concludes project to safeguard Sherpa heritage in Thame after GLOF disaster
Summary
UNESCO concluded a project documenting Sherpa intangible cultural heritage affected by the 2024 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Thame village, Solukhumbu, highlighting indigenous knowledge for climate resilience.
Key Points
- UNESCO completed a project documenting 10 elements of Sherpa intangible cultural heritage impacted by the 2024 GLOF in Thame village.
- The project was supported by UNESCO's Heritage Emergency Fund and formally concluded in a workshop in Nagarkot.
- The initiative emphasizes integrating indigenous knowledge into disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation policies.
- A draft bill safeguarding Nepal's intangible cultural heritage has been passed by the National Assembly and awaits endorsement by the House of Representatives.
