Food Systems Tag

National Yak Day: Honoring Himalayan Heritage and Advancing Sustainable Mountain Food System

-By Prabin GurungNepal’s First National Yak Day highlighted the vital role of yaks in sustaining Himalayan livelihoods, culture, and ecosystems. As the pioneering yak range country in the Hindu Kush Himalaya to establish this observance, Nepal is amplifying awareness of yak pastoralism and its importance. Strengthening the yak value chain offers a unique opportunity to...