KATHMANDU: A trek will be held from Kathmandu to Kalapatthar, the Everest base camp to draw attention to the impact of climate change.
As many as 40 women from different fields will make a 13-day trek from Kathmandu to Kalapatthar on International Women's Day, on March 8 this year. The women's team will set on trek to the base camp organised by 'Sathsathai', a non-government organisation, on March 3.
Speaking on the occasion, Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla expressed happiness over the new and exemplary programme to be organised on the occasion of Women's day. Stating that the melting of snow in the mountains has increased due to the rise in global temperature, she said that the voice of women against the impact of climate change and for environmental justice is commendable. According to the organisers, she will also take part in the trekking campaign.
With the slogan 'Women United for Climate Justice', distinguished women from different fields will jointly take trek to the base camp and a special programme will be organised there. Preparations have reached the final stage and the team will leave for Lukla on Monday for the 13-day trek, said Prajita Karki, chairperson of 'Sathsathai'.
According to the organisers, the campaign will not be limited to trekking but will also promote knowledge on the places affected by climate change and mitigate the challenges posed, contribute to the promotion of tourism sector, create an opportunity to get to know and mingle with each other.
Mingma David Sherpa, managing director of Elite Expedite, which is responsible for the management of the trek, shared about the work and management of the trek. Sherpa also hoped that such trekking would boost domestic tourism in different parts of the country.
Before the Everest trek, 'Sathasathai' has already completed the trek to Annapurna base camp and Mardi Himal area.
By RSS
READ ALSO:
Published Date: February 28, 2022, 12:00 am
Post Comment
E-Magazine
Click Here To Read Full Issue
RELATED B360 National
