As part of the geology education programme, run in Leh on 20-21st June, students were invited to produce a poster reflecting one of the core themes of the event (energy, natural resources, climate change, geohazards and disasters). The topics of climate change global warming were the most popular selected by students. Here is a small sample of some of those produced:
GfGD in the Himalaya (5) – Students’ Programme Overview (Leh)
Over the past few days some of the GfGD team have been taking part in a geology education project in Leh (Ladakh, India). The project gathered students from a number of schools in the region – with participants from a wide variety of backgrounds. The programme introduced students to topics such as natural resources, climate change, energy efficiency, disaster risk reduction, landslides and seismol ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (4) – Some Initial Photos!
The GfGD team are safely in Leh, having arrived yesterday morning. The flight from Delhi took us over some amazing landscapes and very visible geology. Upon arrival we were informed that the Dalai Lama would also be arriving soon – giving us a fascinating insight into some aspects of local culture. We’ll be starting our project in the local schools on Friday – with the GfGD team ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (3) – Tweet your questions!
This weekend two of the GfGD National Team will be travelling out to India to take part in a major international event on sustainable resource development in the Himalaya region. Joining others from around the UK, India and beyond, our focus will be on hazards education. We’ve written earlier this week about the work we’ll be doing and the booklet we have produced. We’d like to i ...[Read More]