Climate Change in 2026 | Understanding the Crisis and Global Response
Climate change in 2026 is no longer a distant environmental concern. It has become a defining issue that shapes economies, food systems, urban planning, and human security worldwide. The increase in temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns, and frequent extreme weather are already transforming how societies operate. What is even more pressing about the situation is […]
From Clean Air to Carbon Burden | The changing climate reality of Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan is widely perceived as a region of clean air, pristine mountains, and untouched natural beauty. However, this image is increasingly contradicted by a growing carbon burden driven by seasonal human activities both within the region and beyond its borders. During harsh winters, communities heavily depend on fossil fuels, firewood, and coal for heating and […]
Challenges and Opportunities For Green Energy in Gilgit Baltistan
Gilgit baltistan located in the extreme north of Pakistan is a land of breathtaking mountain glaciers rivers known as water tower of Pakistan . It holds some of the largest glaciers outside the polar region. These glaciers feeds the Indus river making the region essential for national water and energy security. However despite this vast hydro-power […]
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 […]
Examining the Climate Vulnerabilities of the Fragile Environment of Gilgit Baltistan through GIS
Climate change is turning out to be one of the most significant problems of the 21st century. Climate change has threatened mountainous areas like Gilgit Baltistan, especially because they have fragile ecosystems. An ecologically sensitive and high-altitude region of the northern region of Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan. It is situated between the Karakorum and Pamir and the […]
Monitoring the Melting Mountains: Glacier Change Detection through Remote Sensing in Gilgit-Baltistan
In the majestic mountains of Gilgit Baltistan, glaciers are not just symbols of beauty they are lifelines of Pakistan’s river systems, sustaining agriculture, hydropower, and ecosystems downstream. But these glaciers are under threat. Rising global temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and human-induced climate change are accelerating glaciers melting at an alarming rate. To understand and respond […]
How Urban Green Spaces Can Bring Life Back to Our Cities
For years, we’ve treated cities as places where nature doesn’t belong grey skylines, glass towers, and endless traffic replacing everything living. But that idea is starting to fade. Around the world, people are realizing that green spaces inside cities aren’t luxuries, their lifelines. Parks, wetlands, community gardens, and even simple roadside trees can turn an […]
The Melting Edge: Why We Need Smarter Teamwork to Stop Glacial Lake Floods from Wreaking Havoc in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
Hindu Kush Himalayas aren’t just some far-off mountain chain, they’re the beating heart of water for half of Asia. This rugged spine snakes over 3,500 kilometers through eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. It’s packed with the planet’s biggest stash of ice outside the Arctic and Antarctic, feeding powerhouse rivers […]
10 Myths About Climate Change and The Truth Behind Them
Climate change is one of the most serious issues facing our planet today. Even though scientists and experts have been warning us for years, many people still believe in false ideas about it. These misunderstandings create confusion and slow down real action. To make things clear, this article explains 10 common myths about climate change […]
How Asia Climate Markets Are Thriving Despite Policy Challenges
Power Generation, Renewables & Grid Solutions In India, solar installations and battery storage are expanding at record pace, driven not by subsidies but by price competitiveness. Vietnam has extended renewable energy auctions through 2030, while Japan has revived bids for floating offshore wind to balance consumer costs with clean-energy ambitions by decade’s end. China’s photovoltaic […]