Nepali Global Warming Film

September 3, 2009

The global climate change has been prominent in the Nepali news recently.
The glaciers of the Himalayas and Tibet feed seven of the world’s greatest rivers
-- including the Ganges, Indus and Mekong – and supply water to 40 per cent of
the world's population. The rapidly shrinking Himalayan glaciers are already
affecting the lives of millions of people across south Asia. According to experts,
droughts, floods and landslides are increasing in frequency and intensity – and
nowhere more so than in Nepal.

It's encouraging to note, however, that Nepalis' awareness of their fragile environment has become a priority. I was just sent, for example, a three-minute film created and produced by a Nepali team of talented young filmmakers in Kathmandu. Please take the time to check it out on youtube:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYg07h5PqVI

 

Maanavata (“The Human Race”)

 Rakesh Kayastha…………..…. director, writer, editor and cameraman

Manoj K.C. “Samaya”………. narrator

Sanjay Rauniyar………….…... music

Balanda Rai ………………....…. studio recording, Kathmandu Music Centre

Rasna Singh Dongol .……….. subtitles

Sanjay Maharjan ….……..…… assistant cameraman

Govinda Shrestha ………..…. production manager

Sunita Dongol ………...………  producer

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