With the invitation of The Pendaba Society, a summer practice team consisting of six students from Peking University (PKU) visited Tingri for 4 days this August from 1st to 4th. The team aimed at finding out how an NGO contributes its strengths to the Qomolanga National Nature Preserve’s environmental protection in its unique way.
Mr. Tsering Norbu, Director of The Pendeba Society made a thorough presentation for the students, ranging from the natural and social statistics of the reserve area to The Pendaba Society’s history, completed projects and its future prospect. Throughout the presentation, there were questioned answered and opinions exchanged, creating a vigorous atmosphere. The students also discussed the present and future of Chinese NGO development with Norbu, and reached the consensus that NGOs should play an increasingly important role in promoting environmental protection and offering what the government fails to complete in China.
With the introduction of Norbu, the students also held seminars with Tingri County Land and Resources Bureau and QNNP Management Bureau Tingri Branch, which served as a valuable supplement to their research. They were happy to see how well-received The Pendaba Society is among both the government and the villagers within the area.
When the visit came to an end, the students from PKU expressed their gratitude of The Pendeba Society’s invitation and their admiration of the Society’s goal and current projects. They hope to carry the environmental-friendly and volunteering spirit of The Pendaba Society back to Beijing and share with their peers so that more people can support the organization and do more for the protection and development of the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve.