Until We Act — Aerial Archive of the Changing Himalayas
The Mountains Will Keep Changing
The Himalayas are melting faster than ever. Glaciers retreat, lakes expand, and landscapes once eternal now shift within a single generation. Until We Act is a long-term visual and cinematic mission to preserve the Himalayan story through ultra high-resolution aerial photography, open-door helicopter missions, and immersive documentary film.
This project captures the vanishing ice, memory, and balance; transforming it into a cultural and environmental archive for the world.
Over three years, Until We Act will cover every major Himalayan range across Nepal: Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Dolpo, and beyond. Using medium format camera systems and advanced stabilization platforms, we will create thousands of still images and moving sequences from air and ground.
Each photograph becomes more than art as an evidence of change and a call to action. Together, they will form the largest fine-art and scientific visual record of the Himalayas ever attempted.
Billions depend on Himalayan water systems for survival. As glaciers collapse and lakes burst, the future of entire ecosystems hangs in the balance. Until We Act bridges art, science, and awareness; transforming visual beauty into global urgency.
Our goal is to create a permanent archive accessible to researchers, educators, and storytellers while inspiring public dialogue through exhibitions, publications, and film.
Grand Exhibition in Kathmandu: Monumental black-and-white prints, immersive design, and press coverage.
Fine Art Book: A collectible publication of rare aerial photographs printed on archival paper.
Documentary Film: A cinematic journey revealing the making of the project and the realities of climate change in the Himalayas.
Legacy Digital Archive: Open-access data for researchers, universities, and environmental agencies.
Educational and Awareness Programs: Collaborations with schools, embassies, and global partners.
Partnership Opportunities
Until We Act welcomes collaboration from broadcasters, donors, and technology partners who believe in the power of visual storytelling.
Ideal Partners:
Environmental and Climate Funds (UNEP, EU, ICIMOD, IDRC, GEF)
Streaming Platforms (National Geographic, BBC, Netflix, Apple TV+, Discovery)
Imaging and Aviation Partners (Hasselblad, Fujifilm, DJI, ShotOver, Heli Everest)
Foundations and Philanthropists supporting cultural preservation and environmental resilience
Production and Stewardship
Lead Custodian: Gehendra Dhimal Foundation | Managing transparency, accountability, and cultural stewardship.
Project Director: Gautam Dhimal | Leading creative direction, field operations, and photography.
Production Partner: Location Nepal | Overseeing permits, logistics, helicopter coordination, and on-ground crew safety.
Together, these partners ensure operational excellence and ethical field practices throughout the Himalayan region.
How You Can Help
Your support can fund flight hours, field operations, post-production, and global awareness campaigns. Each contribution fuels the creation of the most comprehensive visual record of the Himalayas — a record that belongs to all humanity.
Join the mission.
Support the archive.
Be part of history before it disappears.
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