Tibetan Settlements

The Himalayan Institute in partnership with the Tibetan Government-in-exile is working to bring Energy Farming to the Tibetan refugee settlements, promoting sustainable agriculture and green energy.

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Energy Farming: Tibetan Settlements

Large-scale biofuel tree plantation to create jobs and sustain a culture.

Working with the Dalai Lama

The collaboration between the Himalayan Institute and the Tibetan Government-in-exile.

About Pongamia

Learn about the tree behind the Energy Farming project.

Rabgayling Settlement

The first Pongamia demonstration project at the Tibetan Settlements.

Bylakuppe Settlement

Energy Farming medicinal garden and biofuel cultivation.

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery

A tree plantation in collaboration with the Tashi Lhunpo monks.

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