2 July, 2010 - A group of 16 Sherubtse students are cycling from Kanglung to Thimphu, a distance of about 570 km, to create awareness on climate change and its impact.
“We want to explain in every way possible to people we meet on the way that the global climate crisis has implications on our environment and we should do our best to preserve what we have,” said a participant. The group is equipped with banners and audiovisual equipment.
Ten bicycles have been provided by Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck from the Bhutan olympic committee and five sets are on gratis loan from Bhutan mountain biking club and contributions from various other agencies and organisations (WWF, Bhutan trust fund, NEC, DGPC).
En route, they will distribute about 300 fluorescent bulbs to the villagers. “This is to show them how to use energy economically,” said the coordinator, Loday Dorji, a final semester student from Sherubtse college said.
Participants also said that they are looking forward to learn about the flora and fauna on the way. “Crossing Thrumshingla on bicycle would be an achievement,” said a participant.
They halted at Sherichu yesterday.
Source: kuenselonline.com |
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