In Nepal’s highlands, climate change threatens Tibet’s Bon faith
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Why in news
Climate-induced flooding in Nepal's highlands is threatening the cultural heritage and religious practices of the Bon faith community in Lubra village.
Background
Lubra is one of the few remaining villages in Nepal practicing the ancient Bon religion. Extreme rainfall events are increasing in frequency across the Himalayan region, leading to the destruction of homes, farmland, and cultural landmarks.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentBon faith: An ancient and indigenous spiritual tradition practiced in the Himalayan region, distinct from Tibetan Buddhism.
- PlaceLubra: A highland village in Nepal currently facing climate-induced displacement.
- FactThe International Centre of Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) monitors climate impacts on the Hindu Kush Himalayan region.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how climate change acts as a catalyst for cultural erosion and forced migration in the Himalayan region. Suggest measures to protect indigenous heritage from environmental degradation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cultural erosion: Loss of intangible heritage and indigenous religious practices due to forced relocation from ancestral lands.
- Ecological vulnerability: Increased frequency of extreme rainfall events in the Himalayas leading to rapid landscape reshaping.
- Livelihood displacement: Destruction of highland farmland and infrastructure creating a cycle of climate-induced poverty and migration.
Keywords: Climate-induced migration · Cultural heritage · Intangible heritage · Himalayan ecology · Environmental degradation
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