Green Meadow Foundation

Though the precise definition of ecotourism remains ambiguous even within the circles of tourism experts but the simplest and most widely accepted definition of Ecotourism, developed by the Ecotourism Society, USA is: "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well being of local people". The tourism in Gilgit Baltistan is to a large extent based on the natural resources and environment, therefore the protection and preservation of environment and making all tourism activities ‘sustainable’ is of paramount importance. There is general lack of understanding and confusion about the term ‘Ecotourism’ by the stakeholders. This term has become a buzzword and every activity involving nature based tourism. Whether socially and environmentally sustainable or not  is termed as ecotourism.  A proper understanding of the term is essential because ecotourism, if not properly planned and managed can do more harm than conventional tourism, bec...

Carbon dioxide is necessary for life.This gas is interacts with other gases and makes carbohydrates.These carbohydrates are necessary for the life of plants & animal. Carbon dioxide absorbs heat and moderates the temperature. Oxygen is necessary for life.When we breathe, we absorb oxygen in our body. This gas is interacts chemically with other elements immediately. It absorbs in our blood.It gives us energy by burning food.The survival of life is impossible without this gas.Oxygen helps in burning all kind of energy resources e.g coal and natural gas etc. Atmospher is a combination of many gases. These gases are directly or indirectly necessary for sirvival if atmosphere.About 99 pecent of atmosphere consists of two gases  i.e Nitrogen and Oxygen abd the amount of other gases only 1percent .Atmisphere is made of about 78percent Nitrogen and 21percent of Oxygen.The fertility of soil depends on Nitrogen.This gas is necessary for growth of plants. It also helps controlling fir...

The Karakoram Highway 805 kilometers dual carriage all weather road – connecting Rawalpindi/Islamabad with China’s Xinjiang province is the Northern Areas link to the rest of Pakistan. KKH starts from Havelian and winds through Abbottabad-Mansehra-Thakot-Besham-Pattan-Sazin-Chilas-Gilgit-Hunza to the Chinese Frontier across the 4,733 metres high Khunjerab Pass. The road built by the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) of Pakistan Army in association with the Chinese experts and technicians has been described as a marvel of civil engineering and even as "the Eighth Wonder of the World." Completed in 15 years (1962- 78), it has been forced through some of the world’s toughest terrain. The road not only opens up the Northern Areas to trade and travel but also provides easy access to hitherto closed regions, connected by jeep, car or goat tracks. ). Apart from its strategic importance, KKH is also historically significant since it follows closely that segment of the ancient ...

God is beautiful and He loves the beautiful; He is generous and loves generosity; He is clean and loves cleanliness.” Going Green and make your Eid -ul Adha Event more clean and Eco- friendly. Serving better food and taking care of the planet. Just because you want to go "green", it doesn't mean you need to cut back on the good times. Green events still enable you to enjoy events and be healthy and environmentally-friendly at the same time.  Following aspects will help the population in making their Eid ul- Adha greener and help in conservation of resources:- Purchasing and carrying of Animal for Qubani (slaughtering)  purpose pool vehicle to reduce footprint. Buy what is require  Conserve water and use minimum water  • Reduce reuse and recycle. • Avoiding food packaging. • Avoid using plastic shopping bags. • Use Group transport Facility where Possible  • Save Energy. • Don not turn on light when you are not at home  • Use and purcha...

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One of our objective at a Greener event  is to share good ideas and encourage festival organizers to put these into practice. Activities that embrace the concept of Green.  There are various going green activities that will save the environment as well as overall economies of the world. Going green helps in saving the precious limited natural resources to be used diligently and also passing on these resources to the future generations. There are various  ways of going green and that begins from home  itself.  Pakistan  Independence Day, 14th August  Show Your Commitment to a Clean Environment by Volunteering for a Cleanup Effort in Your Community. GMC Supports National & Local Awareness Campaigns to Help Provide a Safer & More Environmentally Friendly Society. GMC is thinking green. We are thinking ahead. And we are thinking big. Rarely can such little effort make such a large impact). Reduc...