In this episode, Tehzeeb Bano joins the podcast to explore the glaciers of Gilgit-Baltistan. She sheds light on the region’s 7,000 glaciers and how climate change is rapidly accelerating their decline, threatening both the local environment and Pakistan’s fresh water supply.

Tehzeeb introduces the concept of glacier grafting—a practice long known to the indigenous communities in the area. She emphasizes the importance of leaning into indigenous knowledge to bridge gaps in our understanding of nature. By revisiting and revitalizing these ancient practices, we may find new ways to rejuvenate our environment and secure a sustainable future for generations to come.

Resources Recommended:

1. Perceptions of Glacier Grafting: An Indigenous Technique of Water Conservation for Food Security in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan by Tehzeeb Bano & Others
2. The Snow Leopard and the Goat: Politics of Conservation in the Western Himalayas (Culture, Place, and Nature) by Shafkat Hussain
3. Delusional States: Feeling Rule and Development in Pakistan's Northern Frontier by Nosheen Ali