Sonam Wangchuk (engineer) - Wikipedia
WEBIn January 2014, Wangchuk started a project called the Ice Stupa. His aim was to find a solution to the water crisis being faced by the farmers of Ladakh in the critical planting months of April and May before the natural glacial melt waters start flowing.
About the Project - Ice Stupa
WEBSeeing these problems and after discussions with Mr Norphel Sonam Wangchuk started working on a new approach in which the glaciers would be free of location, frequent maintenance and shading requirement etc.
The artificial glacier growing in the desert | CNN
WEBJul 20, 2017 · Using nothing but physics, Indian engineer Sonam Wangchuk is creating giant ‘ice stupas’ in the Tibetan plateau to counteract the effects of climate change.
Sonam Wangchuk - YouTube
WEBSonam Wangchuk. Official YouTube Channel of Sonam Wangchuk. To kickstart the first phase, we plan to raise Rs. 7 Crore. Sonam Wangchuk has decided to contribute the Rolex Award...
Artificial Glaciers of Ladakh | The Ice Stupa Project
WEBThis project has been initiated by His Holiness Drikung Skyabgon Chetsang Rinpochey and executed in partnership with SECMOL. To provide a platform for further innovations, The Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL) is being planned. Sonam Wangchuk, Rolex Awards Laureate, 2016. Watch on.
Ice stupa - Wikipedia
WEBIn October 2013, Sonam Wangchuk created the first prototype of 6 metres (20 ft) ice stupa by freezing 150,000 L (40,000 US gal) in Leh without any shade from the sun. Water was piped from upstream using gravity. Electricity or machinery was not used for …
Leading a climate fast at 11,500 feet, Sonam Wangchuk and his …
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk observed a 21-day fast in Leh, surviving on water and salt, seeking protections for the fragile ecology and the indigenous culture of Ladakh.
At 11,500 Feet, a ‘Climate Fast’ to Save the Melting Himalaya
WEBSonam Wangchuk has long worked to help people in India’s Ladakh region adapt to climate change. In an e360 interview, he explains why he fasted for 21 days to pressure the government to grant legal protections to the region’s …
Sonam Wangchuk: A Visionary Mind behind Numerous innovations
WEBMar 20, 2024 · At the heart of Sonam Wangchuk’s legacy are his groundbreaking projects that marry traditional wisdom with modern innovation to address pressing societal issues. Perhaps most notably, Wangchuk is renowned for his pioneering work on the Ice Stupa Project—a revolutionary solution to combat water scarcity in Ladakh.
A Sustainable Marvel: Sonam Wangchuk’s Passive Solar Heating House Project.
WEBEnter Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer with a knack for innovation. His passive solar heating house project is a game-changer, offering a sustainable solution to this chilly problem.