• UGI USER
  • Jun 06, 2024
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“NEPAL’S TRADITIONAL HONEY HARVESTING THREATENED BY CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS”

Why in the news?

  • Rising temperatures attributed to climate change threaten the traditional honey-harvesting practices of Nepal’s Gurung community, impacting bee populations and honey collection.
  • Experts cite climate change, deforestation, water diversion, and pesticide use as factors contributing to declining bee populations and honey yields, highlighting broader ecological disruptions.

Key Facts :Nepal

  • Location: Landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west.
  • Capital: Kathmandu, the largest city.
  • Ethnic Groups: Varied ethnic groups, including Khas Arya, Chhetri, Bahun, Magar, Tharu, Tamang, Kami, Musalman, Newar, Yadav, Rai, and others.
  • International Relations:Member of the United Nations, SAARC, Non-Aligned Movement, and the Bay of Bengal Initiative.
  • Armed Forces: Fifth-largest in South Asia, known for their Gurkha history and contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations.
source:worldatlas
About Gurung Community:

  • Ethnic Group: Gurung or Tamu, predominantly residing in the hills and mountains of Gandaki Province, Nepal.
  • Origin: Traced back to the Qiang people in Qinghai, China.
  • Regions: Concentrated in districts such as Manang, Lamjung, Mustang, Gorkha, Kaski, Tanahun, Syangja, and Dolpa in Nepal.
  • Cultural Influence: Highly influenced by Magar civilization, especially in cultural dances and dresses. Bakhu is the traditional dress for Gurungs.
  • Religion: Predominantly practices Buddhism (62.7%), alongside Bon (2.32%), Christianity (2.12%), and Hinduism (32.86%).
  • Language: Speak the Sino-Tibetan Gurung language, along with Nepali as the lingua franca. Also, speak Tamu kyi, Manangi, Mustangi, and Loki dialects.