Dear John,

Today’s the day—Earth Day! Join ICT members across the globe in a show of support to protect Tibet’s
water, land and resources.

Make a special gift now to help raise awareness of the critical role Tibet plays
for our climate and the exploitation it suffers at the hands of China’s
government.
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And then give your donation even more meaning—post a message of environmental
solidarity on social media with the hashtag #savethethirdpole. As a token of thanks for your donation,
we’ll send you a special Save Tibet.
Save the Planet. sticker.
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More than 1 billion people in Asia living in countries downstream from China
depend on Tibet’s water reserves, and China is putting their livelihoods at
risk. As reported by Reuters and The New York Times , China’s damming of the Mekong River
caused a drought last year for people in
Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. And while China disputes the
truth, independent watchdogs report that China’s dams kept that much-needed
water for themselves.

On the 50 th anniversary of Earth Day, His Holiness the Dalai Lama—who was the first Nobel
Laureate to be recognized by the Nobel Committee in 1989 for his concern for
global environmental problems—has released a message in which he talks about
Tibet:

“I came to appreciate the importance of environmental concern only after
escaping from Tibet in 1959, where we always considered the environment to be
pure. Wherever we saw a stream of water, for instance, there was no worry about
whether it was safe to drink. Sadly, the mere availability of clean drinking
water is a major problem throughout the world today.”

In an effort to extract all possible value out of the land, China’s exploiting
Tibet’s vital natural resources. This is not only damaging Tibetans’ livelihoods
and robbing them of their right
to their ancestral lands right now, but it will have global consequences for
generations to come.
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Of course, China would prefer no one knew about their attack on Tibet’s
environment. Just as we saw with the coronavirus pandemic, the truth about
what’s happening within China’s borders affects the entire world.


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You don’t need a special occasion to support Tibet, Friend. But on this day, as millions of people around the world consider the future of
our planet, join ICT members everywhere to help save Tibet. Please make a gift that reflects your commitment
to protecting Tibet’s water,
land and natural resources.
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Through the support of global community members like you, we can come together
to protect Tibet’s environment. Thank you for your generosity and your support.
Your act of compassion for the
people of Tibet today will be felt for years to come.
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Sincerely,

Matteo Mecacci
President

P.S. Make a gift that shows your support for the Land of Snows and then share your
message of environmental solidarity on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter with the
hashtag #savethethirdpole.
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