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The Van Gujjars – a pastoralist community in the Indian state of Uttarakhand – are on the frontline of climate change, but their role in forest management is limited by the rights they are denied
The Third Pole is a multilingual online platform dedicated to promoting information and discussion about the Himalayan watershed and the rivers that originate from this region, known as the Third Pole due to its vast reserve of freshwater outside the polar regions. The platform covers a wide range of themes, including agriculture and farming, government and politics, scientific topics, tragedies, and world affairs, all related to the Hindu Kush Himalayas mountain range and the Tibetan Plateau.
The Third Pole's audience primarily consists of policymakers, experts, researchers, and local communities living in the basins of rivers that flow down from the Hindu Kush Himalayas. The platform aims to facilitate the free flow of information and knowledge, both vertically between communities and policymakers, as well as horizontally across borders.
The Third Pole's coverage includes expert commentary, government announcements, data analysis, profile features, and industry-specific content. The platform showcases perspectives from journalists living and working among the people in the region, providing a ground-level view of the issues and challenges faced by local communities.
The Third Pole's content is primarily available through its online digital platform, catering to a global audience interested in the sustainable development and environmental challenges of the Himalayan watershed and its impact on the lives of billions of people in Asia.
