Why Tibet matters now (1)

http://tibetanplateau.blogspot.com/

http://www.asiasociety.org/chinagreen/

http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/2811

From a global environmental perspective, few places in the world are as important as Tibet. Rising concerns about global warming, climate change, receding glaciers, desertification, food insecurity and loss of biodiversity all point to the significance of Tibet. Tackling these important issues requires greatly increased scientific research in Tibetan areas and improved understanding of current land use practices...

• Climate Change Solutions Campaign: http://www.earthday.net/node/78
• Worldwatch Institute: http://www.worldwatch.org/resources/go_green_save_green
• David Suzuki's Nature Challenge: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/NatureChallenge/