The programme brought together students, researchers, and professionals for an experiential learning journey from Chitwan to Lo Manthang. Participants documented and reflected on environmental and social conditions across diverse ecosystems and communities, examining how climate change, environmental change, livelihoods, public health, and sustainable development are interconnected. The field lab provided an opportunity to capture participants' learning experiences, exchange knowledge, and identify lessons and potential actions for environmental stewardship and planetary health.
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- Conducted an immersive planetary health field learning experience across Nepal.
- Documented environmental and social observations along the Chitwan–Lo Manthang transect.
- Explored diverse ecosystems, landscapes, and communities.
- Examined the links between climate change, ecosystems, public health, and livelihoods.
- Engaged students, researchers, and professionals in experiential learning.
- Documented participants' learning journeys and field experiences.
- Facilitated knowledge exchange among national and international participants.
- Identified environmental and social challenges and opportunities across the transect.
- Reflected on implications for planetary health and sustainable development.
- Generated lessons and insights to inform future environmental stewardship and planetary health action.
- Strengthened collaboration and capacity among participating institutions and professionals.
The project is implemented by:
- Institute of Himalayan Risk Reduction (IHRR)
- FEED
- PlanetLab, Duke University
It is implemented in collaboration with the Himalayan University Consortium and national and international partners through an immersive field-based learning programme from Chitwan to Lo Manthang.