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Tony Westcott: "Adapting to Change in Nepal"
Tuesday 13 February 2018, 07:30pm - 09:30pm
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Tuesday 13 February 2018

Tony's presentation will illustrate and reflect on a November 2017 trek to the remote eastern Nepal district of Solukhumbu, visiting mountain community projects supported by The Glacier Trust, EcoHimal, Mount Everest Foundation for Sustainable Development and Community Action Nepal, with a particular focus on sustainable farming, reforestation, education, health and eco-tourism.

Location South West
Upper Room of Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells
Bristol
BS1 6XJ
UK
Venue: Upper Room of the Nova Scotia, Cumberland Basin, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 6XJ. The Nova Scotia is a well-known Bristol landmark, situated at the western end of the Floating Harbour, with ample local parking and good beer. Meet for beer and food from 6.30pm; lectures start at 7.30pm. The AC SW regional organisers are Tony Westcott and Chris Storie.