Climate Witness in Nepal selected as one of the Top Five Young Conservationists in the World
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Dawa Steven Sherpa and Ken Noguchi cleaning up Everest Base Camp, May 2008
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Dawa Steven Sherpa, Climate Witness, Nepal
Dawa Steven Sherpa, a Climate Witness from Nepal, has been selected as one of the Top Five Young Conservationists in the World by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and the International Rangers Federation (IRF).
And it doesn't stop there...
Dawa Steven was also in Calgary, Canada in October to receive the Special Achievement Award from the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation, Canada for his double summit of both Mt. Everest (Eco Everest Expedition 2008) and Mt. Lhotse (8516m), as well as for his Environmental initiatives.
The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) has awarded him the Award for Contributions to UIAA for efforts to promote conservation ethics in the mountains and to draw international attention to the high risk in the Khumbu due to climate change. This award encourages youth of the world to work for a better environment, and also encourages further steps to protect mountain environment.
Dawa Steven has also been invited to present his video report of the Eco Everest Expedition 2008 at the Banff Mountain Film & Book Festivals.
Congratulations to Dawa Steven and Asian Trekking for their great work and well deserved recognition.
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