“The Earth is what we all have in common” Wendell Berry
Over its multibillion year odyssey, Planet Earth has witnessed the rise and fall of dinosaurs, the dawn of Homo erectus and Homo habilis and the countless human ancestors who paved the way for today’s species - us. Yet, in a geological heartbeat, just the past two centuries humankind has intensified its environmental impact to unprecedented levels.
Climate scientists warn that global temperatures may climb by as much as 2 °C by 2050—an irreversible shift that threatens every ecosystem on Earth. No region is immune, including Georgia and the greater Caucasus. The accelerating retreat of our glaciers stands as stark evidence: there are no shortcuts or magic bullets to evade climate change. The “Sleeping Dragon” expedition invites viewers to bear witness, to reflect, and to act before these ancient ice giants vanish forever.
This video chronicles the “Sleeping Dragon” expedition, conceived in 1998 by Mamuka Nikoladze, founder of Altihut, on the slopes of Mount Kazbegi.
It captures both the grandeur of the Caucasus and an urgent environmental wake‑up call
https://youtu.be/cp1WkAe1HfI