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Dalai Lama, Greta Thunberg discuss climate feedback loops

January 13, 2021 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Dalai Lama, Greta Thunberg discuss climate feedback loops

The Swedish climate activist, 18, and the Tibetan Buddhist leader, 85, were unlikely but effective partners a few days ago at the Mind & Life Institute’s “A Conversation on the Crisis of Climate Feedback Loops,” which streamed live to millions of people around the globe.

New study says China limited river flow from Tibet to Southeast Asia

April 14, 2020 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

New study says China limited river flow from Tibet to Southeast Asia

A new study says the Chinese government used its dams on a major river in Tibet to prevent the flow of water downstream last year, contributing to a devastating drought in Southeast Asia.

ICT briefing: Recommendations for next Global Biodiversity Framework

March 13, 2020 ・ International Campaign for TibetResearch

ICT briefing: Recommendations for next Global Biodiversity Framework

Tibet’s biodiversity challenges provide insights that can help shape a practical, inclusive and accountable Global Biodiversity Framework, the International Campaign for Tibet says in a new briefing paper.

Despite damning UN climate report, China refuses to make changes in Tibet

October 7, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Despite damning UN climate report, China refuses to make changes in Tibet

China’s leader Xi Jinping seeks to present the People’s Republic of China as an “ecological civilization” with Tibet as a key element. But China’s policies on the Tibetan Plateau exacerbate the detrimental impacts detailed in the latest report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

New UN report warns of dire risks from Tibet climate change

October 3, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

New UN report warns of dire risks from Tibet climate change

After largely overlooking Tibet in its past reports, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has now raised the alarm on the state of the environment of the Tibetan plateau, warning of serious sequences.

Chinese policies increase risk of climate emergency for Tibetan nomads, UN panel says

August 12, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Chinese policies increase risk of climate emergency for Tibetan nomads, UN panel says

China’s policies in Tibet have increased the vulnerability of Tibetan pastoralists to climate change, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states in its latest report.

Environmental concerns over new railway tunnel in Tibet; music video conveys harsh propaganda message

August 7, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

Environmental concerns over new railway tunnel in Tibet; music video conveys harsh propaganda message

Inside Tibet Report: Chinese scientists warn of environmental consequences as railway tunnel completed in Tibet ; Bizarre music video conveys harsh propaganda message on Tibet.

UNESCO fails its mission to protect unique landscape of Three Parallel Rivers in Tibet

July 1, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

UNESCO fails its mission to protect unique landscape of Three Parallel Rivers in Tibet

The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is gravely concerned about the future of the UNESCO World Heritage-protected site the “Three Parallel Rivers,” which is facing numerous threats due to extensive hydropower projects, mining activities that are opaquely reported and expanding infrastructure projects connected to resource extraction and energy production.

New dams expected to harm UNESCO-protected area of Tibet, force thousands to relocate

May 30, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

New dams expected to harm UNESCO-protected area of Tibet, force thousands to relocate

A new report from the International Campaign for Tibet reveals the construction of dams and infrastructure in Tibet that will potentially force the relocation of thousands of local people. The report also explains how the dams may impact the biodiverse area of Tibet known as the “Three Parallel Rivers,” which is under UNESCO protection.

Damming Tibet’s Rivers New Threats to Tibetan Area under UNESCO Protection

May 30, 2019 ・ International Campaign for TibetResearch

Damming Tibet’s Rivers New Threats to Tibetan Area under UNESCO Protection

The Chinese government plans to construct large hydropower stations in Tibetan areas, likely to have a negative impact on the environment and to lead to the relocation of thousands of local people.

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