In the Media
ICIMOD highlights biz angle to envrt protection
February 07, 2012
The Himalayan Times
A Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) made a strong case for the business community’s role in protecting the mountain ecosystems in New Delhi.
The ICIMOD, issuing a press statement on Monday claimed that the event titled ‘Business Opportunities in Mountain Ecosystem Management’ jointly organised with TERI provided an opportunity for scientists, economists, members of the business community, and policy makers to focus on the role and responsibility of businesses in sustainable mountain development and to look at the emerging investment opportunities.
The mountain ecosystems of the Himalayas have a pivotal role in protecting the environment and in providing goods and services essential for human wellbeing and prosperity.
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Keywords: Asia, ecosystem, Himalaya, ICIMOD, mountain, Nepal