Nepal youths begin hunger strike at 4,900 metres over glacial lake risks
Summary
Eleven youths from Samagaun have begun an indefinite hunger strike near Manaslu base camp at 4,900 metres, demanding urgent action to monitor glacial lakes and reduce climate-related risks. Their demands include warning systems, depth measurements and joint Nepal-China monitoring of vulnerable lakes.
Key Points
- Eleven youths from Samagaun began an indefinite hunger strike near Manaslu base camp to press for action on glacial lake risks.
- Led by Dhawa Norbu Lama, the protesters say they will continue until the government addresses their eight-point demands.
- Their demands include aerial monitoring, depth measurements, warning sirens and water-level monitoring systems for vulnerable lakes and rivers.
- They also want joint Nepal-China monitoring of glacial lakes in Tibet and climate-change education in mountain school curricula.
