Ancient futures. Learning from Ladakh
Description
How we can learn about ecological solutions from an ancient culture? Ladakh, or Little Tibet, is a wildly beautiful desert land high in the western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet, for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Then came development. Centuries of ecological balance and social harmony are under threat from modernization. The breakdown of Ladakh's culture and environment forces us to re-examine what we really mean by progress.
Runtime
60 min
Subjects
- Appropriate technology (4)
- Rural conditions (2)
- Rural development (10)
- Rural development projects (3)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
1993
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?ENVV;2451969
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Ancient Futures. Learning From Ladakh