Environment News

Young Sherpa conservationists are organising a race on June 18 to draw attention to the devastating effects of Global Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in the Himalayas.

Organisations around the world called attention to the issue on December 11, designated by the United Nations as International Mountain Day. 

The UIAA has nominated Dawa Steven Sherpa for the IOC Environmental Award, which recognises and encourages the implementation of good environmental practices in the field of sport.

Linda McMillan, the new president of the UIAA Mountain Protection Commission, brings with her broad experience from representation of climbers in environmental projects.

Archaeologists say they are relying on climbers and hikers to alert them to any unusual objects they may come across during their alpine walks or mountain expeditions.

A US geography professor has created an atlas of computer generated aerial views of the Himalaya, available for all on the internet. The atlas contains over 700 life-like panoramas that offers climbers a unique view of the mountains they plan to climb.

The National Park Service (NPS) in Yosemite, United States, is asking climbers for help with a study of lichens growing on big rock faces. Those who volunteer for one or more days between September 1- 21 will get free camping, experience with field work and the chance to meet up with other climbers.

Climbers and mountaineers will take part in a workshop on conservation across borders in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 11-14. An important part of the event is to gather information for an upcoming book on transboundary conservation.

Chinese officials have announced a new "ecological security" plan for Tibet, which has the fastest rate of global warming in the world.

A new meteorological station now in place on Mount Everest is providing hourly updates online from its position 8,000 metres above sea level. The station will supply valuable information to climbers and scientists researching climate change.