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.
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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.
Building Smarter Dams: Global Experts Unite Against Climate Risks
At the 28th International Commission on Large Dams Congress in Chengdu in the Chinese mainland, global experts rallied behind smart, data-driven dams to tackle rising climate challenges.
China Launches Climate Expedition to Yellow River Headwaters
Researchers launch a climate expedition to Mount Anyemaqen in Qinghai, monitoring glaciers and permafrost to guide ecological protection for the Yellow River basin.
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