Environmental Change in Gilgit-Baltistan: Climate Change, Deforestation & GLOF Risks
Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is one of the most fragile and climate-sensitive mountain areas in the world. It sits at the meeting point of the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and western Himalayas. This region is home to some of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions, including parts of the extensive Karakoram ice fields. These glaciers supply water […]