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23/01/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06uYTjKwS1E

Harrison Ford shares a message to request that we join him in saving the biodiversity of the planet.

22/01/2025

What happens when an entire state goes organic? Wildlife returns, soil rejuvenates, and trash vanishes.

Sikkim is a trailblazer in sustainable agriculture. In 2016, it became the first fully organic state in the world, converting all 760 square kilometers of farmland to certified organic practices.

This shift was driven by a vision to protect fragile ecosystems, enrich biodiversity, and improve the health of its citizens. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides are strictly banned, making Sikkim a model for eco-conscious farming.

From vibrant backyard gardens to expansive paddy fields, the state's organic revolution has rejuvenated its soil and spurred an increase in bee and wildlife populations, showcasing the harmony between humans and nature.

Beyond its agricultural transformation, Sikkim has seen a surge in eco-tourism.

Visitors flock to its breathtaking landscapes of towering peaks, lush forests, and sacred monasteries. The images reveal slices of life here: a family kitchen stocked with backyard-grown vegetables, farmers processing rice, and monks meditating with Mount Kangchenjunga in the backdrop.

And the town uses bamboo water bottles instead of plastic ones in shops, further reducing humans' impact on the natural world.

Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sikkim

12/08/2024

A few of the ~100 interpretation panels for the terrestrial environment that we created for Maputo National Park.

22/05/2024

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28/04/2024

21/02/2024

Condé Nast Traveller is calling Muzimu Lodge “one of the year’s most exciting lodges“ to stay in 2024. Highlights include an “intimate riverbed setting, locally crafted furniture, vibrant fabrics and exceptional activities that go beyond the ordinary safari.“ The article also applauds local chef Vália Dimitri, who “honed her skills at The Pot Luck Club in Cape Town.“ For rates and reservations, email [email protected]. . .
O Muzimu Lodge é um dos alojamentos mais interessantes de África em 2024, de acordo com a Condé Nast Traveller. Os destaques incluem o ambiente intimista do leito do rio, móveis feitos localmente, tecidos vibrantes e actividades excepcionais que vão além dos safaris habituais. O artigo também aplaude a "chef" local Vália Dimitri, que aprimorou as suas habilidades culinárias no The Pot Luck Club, na Cidade do Cabo.

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