Contents Notes |
Introduction -- Nepal -- Bhutan -- India -- Bangladesh -- China -- Conclusion. This film examines the shrinking glaciers of the Himalayas and the effect they have on the lives and livelihoods of people in Asia. The movie illustrates solutions, both small and large, simple and technologically complex, for coping with a changing environment that can make the difference between survival and disappearance. Examining the human development impact of the glacial ice melt on communities in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India and Nepal, the film shows the plight of the affected countries and the ways they are adapting, adjusting and preparing for tomorrow's inevitable changes in the Himalayan glaciers. |