Ice Stupas: Artificial Glaciers for Climate-Resilient Water Security in Gilgit-Baltistan
1. Introduction Gilgit-Baltistan, situated in the northernmost region of Pakistan, is characterized by some of the world’s highest mountain ranges, including parts of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush. The region’s mountainous terrain is home to extensive glaciers, which have historically acted as natural reservoirs, regulating water flow throughout the year. These glaciers feed rivers […]
Melting Glaciers of Gilgit-Baltistan: A Silent Water Crisis
The towering mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan have long been regarded as symbols of strength, purity, and permanence. Covered with snow throughout much of the year and home to some of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions, this northern region of Pakistan has always appeared untouched by time. Travelers visiting Hunza, Skardu, Shigar, Ghizer, Gupis, Nagar, […]
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | Why Prevention Is Better Than Response
Disasters are impacting the lives of millions of people around the world more than ever before. In the twenty-first century, there has been a significant rise in the number and intensity of natural disasters, such as floods that cover entire cities or earthquakes that destroy communities in an instant. these hazards are natural occurrences, the impact they have is greatly influenced by human decisions and societal actions. Choices regarding […]
Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOFs): A Serious Risk for Mountain Communities in Gilgit-Baltistan
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) are threatening hazards in high mountain regions due to the rapid change in Earth’s climate. Glaciers are a natural source of freshwater in frozen form and are melting more rapidly today than at any time in recorded history. This rapid melting is the reason for the formation of new glacial […]