Comments on: The richer, the filthier

By: rabilal dhakal

rabilal dhakal — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:09:11 +0000

Bhutan should really ponder into the fact of increasisg consumerism and ever increasing waste in the country which has direct and immediate effect not only to the environment but to the debated GNH philosophy as well. proper implementation of rules and regulations are very much required so as to have good environment instead of the black and white show to the larger world to impress with the changed connotation.

By: Netra Binod Sharma

Netra Binod Sharma — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:31:37 +0000

The indiscriminate use of packaged food and food items is contributing the build-up of solid waste all over Bhutan. Timely advocacy on ill effects of piling solid wastes is the need of the hour.

If only we become cognizant of the fact that our planet is suffering because of our consumerism will there arise a ray of hope and reason for quick action.

Bhutan Observer has done a good job by bringing out this timely article.

By: tseringom

tseringom — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:52:13 +0000

Thanks Andrew!

By: Lars Lindgren

Lars Lindgren — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:49:31 +0000

I had the pleasure of visiting Bhutan a few years ago. I only wish the paradise environment and the cultural joy can be preserved while at the same time integrating the country with the rest of the world.

Environmental challenges will be increasing as urbanisation will increase.

Recently I was part of a very interesting project in my homecountry Sweden. We built an online simulation illustrating typical challenges that will face any city that grows. It also illustrates available solutions and examples of how to solve problems by focusing on improving both the environment and peoples happiness while at the same time doing so in a resource and cost efficient manner.

The simulation was launched at the Copenhagen Climate Conferance and is available for free on http://www.symbiocityscenarios.com for anyone interested in learning more about the challenges associated with creating a sustainable city.

Warm regards to all of you in Bhutan,
/Lars

By: Andrew Semple

Andrew Semple — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:19:50 +0000

Awareness of the problem leads to education and identifying social priorities.
Right now Bhutan’s culture has not fully copied or adopted the profound mistakes of the western ‘consumer based’ culture and can still be saved from the wrong path. Thank you Observer, for shining light the real issue in a real context. The world is looking to Bhutan for leadership in this primal battle for the survival of our human species. Here is a little film that clearly illustrates the main obstacle to our existence. You may wish to introduce this film in your classrooms to help educate children with this very important aspect of GNH.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBE5QAYXp8