Barun Bachaon, or “Save the Barun”, is the local coordinating committee for the biomeridian in the Barun Valley of Nepal. They are currently among the 18 finalists selected for the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation’s prestigious Mountain Protection Award.
The three-way partnership between local community organizations, Future Generations University, and the Nepalese government will integrate data gathered from the biomeridian with a holistic approach to community development and conservation. You can read more their plans to help local people become more resilient to climate change on their project portfolio page.
