In order to preserve its environment and the health of its people, Sikkim has recently become the first fully organic state in the world
© Matilde Gattoni
In this enchanted Himalayan kingdom, human beings are rediscovering millenary farming techniques and a revolutionary relationship with nature based on harmony and mutual dependence rather than exploitation.
All of Sikkim’s farmland is certified organic, and the ban on chemicals is having a tremendous impact on the quality of agricultural produces and the region’s biodiversity.
At a time when climate change is threatening the world, forcing us to redefine our development model and find alternatives to industrial agriculture, Sikkim’s long-term bet on environmental protection, organic farming and sustainable tourism could be the solution to our problems.
Story produced together with photographer Matilde Gattoni. Text and pictures available