In Nepal’s highlands, climate change threatens Tibet’s Bon faith
Summary
A remote village in Nepal called Lubra, which follows the ancient Tibetan Bon religion, is facing damage from worsening floods caused by climate change. These floods have forced families to leave their homes and are damaging farmland and crops that the village depends on.Key Facts
- Lubra is a small Himalayan village in northwest Nepal with 16 families.
- The village follows Bon, an ancient religion from Tibet.
- The village was founded generations ago, with spiritual and cultural traditions that have lasted for centuries.
- Climate change has caused worse flooding during the monsoon season over the past decade.
- Four families have left their homes because of these floods.
- Flooding has damaged important farmland and apple orchards, which provide income and food.
- The damage threatens both the homes and the unique culture of the village.
- The village landscape and buildings show clear signs of erosion and flood damage.
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