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. 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.

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.

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.

You don’t need a special occasion to support Tibet, John. 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.

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.

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.