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Sonam Wangchuk (born 1 September 1966) is an Indian engineer, innovator and education reformist.
As his 'fast unto death' protest entered its 13th day, noted climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continued to press for his demand for constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory of Ladakh, and protection of ecologically fragile Ladakh’s ecosystem from industrial and mining lobbies.
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Sonam Wangchuk is a mechanical engineer and a public speaker who works for the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives in Ladakh. He has experience in education, innovation and social entrepreneurship, and shares his views on China and other topics on LinkedIn.
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- Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Sonam Wangchuk was born in the trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, India. Though a Mechanical Engineer by education, he has been mostly working in the field of education reform for...
Apr 9, 2024 · Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk observed a 21-day fast in Leh, surviving on water and salt, seeking protections for the fragile ecology and the indigenous culture of Ladakh.
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Engineer-turned-educationist Sonam Wangchuk is changing the education landscape of Ladakh, one failed student at a time. For a man who’s just won the prestigious Rolex Award for Enterprise,...
Mar 26, 2024 · Educationist and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk completed his 21-day hunger strike on Tuesday, sleeping in the open despite temperatures being at a biting -10 degrees Celsius.