Glacial Melting

Perched on the roof of the world, Gilgit-Baltistan stands at the frontline of climate change. Glacial melt, flash floods, landslides, and shifting weather patterns threaten lives, livelihoods, and fragile ecosystems. Yet within these challenges also lies the possibility of resilience – through community strength, adaptation, and sustainable practices. This session explores the climate vulnerabilities of … Read more

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan — Rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are taking a visible toll on one of the world’s largest glaciers outside the polar regions, as new observations show accelerated melting across the Baltoro Glacier in the Karakoram range. A Warming Region Pakistan remains among the countries most severely affected by climate change, and its … Read more