Recently returned from Tibet, Phil Borges is now touring to promote his latest work, which focuses on the changing roles and lives of women on the Tibetan Plateau. Dedicating much of his work to advocate for the empowerment of women, Borges has released several books about this issue, including "Tibetan Portrait" and "Enduring Spirit."

On June 23, Borges will speak at Museum of History and Industry in Seattle to help with fundraising for Bridges to Understanding. For more information, visit bridges2understanding.org.

W.W. Norton & Co. has released a new book entitled "Across the Tibetan Plateau: Ecosystems, Wildlife, and Conservation," with a foreword by former president Jimmy Carter. With contributions from noted natural historians and a diverse team of photographers, it tells the story of the Tibetan people’s efforts to protect their land for future generations. Containing some of the first photographs of the region’s rare species, the work looks at...