Glacier collapse threatens Pakistan, as northern ranges warm fast
The Himalayan, Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges are warming two to three times faster than the global average, and the writer urges adaptation and climate finance.
The Himalayan, Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges are warming two to three times faster than the global average, according to the analysis.
A recent glacier collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border is cited as direct evidence of climate-driven glacial failure.
Pakistan has thousands of glaciers, which the writer calls the largest ice reserves outside the poles.
The writer calls for climate-resilient infrastructure, flood-resistant housing, climate-smart farming and regional cooperation.
The writer argues that loss and damage finance from historical polluters is an obligation, not charity.