the Tibetan plateau would be transformed into the world's largest natural park or biosphere. Strict laws would be enforced to protect wildlife and plant life; the exploitation of natural resources would be carefully regulated so as not to damage relevant ecosystems; and a policy of sustainable development would be adopted in populated areas;
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote envisions the Tibetan plateau becoming the world’s largest natural park, with strict wildlife protection and sustainable development.
- In plain terms
- It proposes turning Tibet into a huge protected natural area with careful resource use.
- What can you take from it?
- Create a massive protected area with strict environmental rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can local communities benefit?
- What funding is needed?
Another view
Balancing human needs with strict protection may be challenging.
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the manufacture, testing, and stockpiling of nuclear weapons and other armaments on the Tibetan plateau would be prohibited;
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