Peru’s Andes Glaciers Shrink 56% in 50 Years, Threatening Water Security
Peru’s Andes glaciers have lost over half their volume in the last 50 years, threatening water supplies, hydropower and communities as climate change accelerates ice loss.
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Inside China’s Game-Changing Water Infrastructure Revolution
From 94,000 reservoirs to 81% network coverage, China’s advanced water infrastructure is reshaping domestic growth and global sustainability partnerships.
Chinese Mainland Completes World’s Largest Water Conservancy System
Under the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Chinese mainland has built the world’s largest water conservancy system, transforming water security for millions.
World Lake Day: Honoring Earth’s Fragile, Majestic Lakes
On August 27, the first World Lake Day spotlights lakes
home to 90% of surface freshwater, climate regulators and cultural icons. Join us in exploring their fragility and majesty across the Chinese mainland and beyond.
China’s Water Tower Preserved by Big Data from Afar
Discover how China’s Water Tower region uses satellites, BeiDou GPS and ground sensors to monitor rivers, snow cover and wildlife from over 1,000 km away.
Xinjiang’s Dashixia Dam: Securing Water and Power for Southern Regions
Xinjiang’s Dashixia Water Control Project, featuring a 247m concrete-faced sand-gravel dam, promises reliable water, irrigation, flood control and power for southern regions.
UNESCO Launches Kilimanjaro Expedition to Highlight Glacier Melting
UNESCO’s 50-member expedition heads to Mount Kilimanjaro to spotlight rapid glacier melting and its threat to water security for millions in East Africa.
Entering a New Era of Drought: UNCCD Warns of Global Risks
UNCCD program officer Daniel Tsegai warns of a ‘new era of drought,’ highlighting systemic risks to water security, food systems and economies worldwide.
Unlocking Central Asia’s Water: Tianshan Streamflow Dataset Released
New open-access dataset maps Tianshan watershed streamflow—the cradle of Central Asian rivers—fueling climate research, policy planning, and sustainable tech innovations.
How Bogota’s Wetlands Could Secure the City’s Water Future
Bogota’s fragile wetlands could hold the key to ending water rationing. As the city faces shortages beyond 2033, environmentalists fight to preserve these natural sponges amid rapid expansion.
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