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Reflecting on China Dialogue’s ongoing mission to increase understanding and awareness of the planet’s challenges, our editors showcase their favourite article of the year

There is  link between fossil fuel emissions and global warming  that has serious consequences for the Himalayan region The recently concluded Conference of Parties (COP28) took a major decisive step  to  end to the fossil fuel era for the survival of humanity. Interestingly

Warming temperatures and altered rainfall patterns have caused more than 10,000 glaciers in the region to retreat over the past three decades, facilitating the formation of thousands of glacial lakes, the researchers said.

Our Pakistan Editor interviews young COP28 attendees to discover what they were advocating for and working towards at the climate negotiations.

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 - In a compelling illustration of the escalating impacts of climate change, a recent study has brought into sharp focus the growing threat posed by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in the Third Po

In this study, the researchers identified and classified all glacial lakes in the Third Pole region based on their position and characteristics in relation to their source glacier, using satellite images taken between 2018 and 2022. They then analysed the changes in GLOF activity over the past decades, using data from as far back as 1900. The researchers predicted the observed "worrisome" trend of yearly increase in GLOF instances to continue, which they said underscored the need for d...

<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Glacial lakes outburst floods (GLOFs) pose a serious threat to people and economic activities in the Third Pole, but most studies have used inconsistent methods to gather data and assess risks. Overcoming this limitation, researchers from China conducted an in-depth analysis of thousands of glacial lakes, estimating the risk of GLOF-related disasters and their destructive potential. Their efforts can help countries implement more effect...

Unclear laws, overlapping jurisdictions, and a government with limited means to monitor the sector has left victims with nowhere to turn

Silkyara-Barkot tunnel collapse has exposed several breaches of regulations

From renewable energy to reform of climate financing, we look at the big issues likely to draw focus at COP28, opening this week in Dubai