International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
Today's Date: 30 July 2008
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
I was a student of Entomology in my master degree and we were supposed to collect specimen for our practical. When we collected the diverse insects and fascinating butterflies from Darjeeling district of the state of West Bengal, India; I realized that Darjeeling is a paradise for biological diversity. This realization encouraged me to be a conservationist.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood?
The panoramic view of Mount Kangchenjunga that could be seen from my home town Kurseong in Darjeeling use to inspire me every day.
Now? The wilderness areas of Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan Himalayas are favorite to me.
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is, and why?
Red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is my favorite due to their cute size, shape and colour and their shy and gentle behavior.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Human population rise and their greedy behavior is the greatest challenge for us now and our development and well-being hunger without understanding and considering the nature’s resilience power could bring more challenges in future.
5. If you could give everyone one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
Be happy and satisfy yourself on what you have and convinced others to do so by your practice.
Thanks to my sister Michelle McIlroy for designing the logo!
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