Himalayan region

Beijing has the upper hand for now, but will New Delhi win the long game?

Himalayan glaciers disappeared 65 percent faster since 2010 than in the previous decade. Reduced snow cover due to global warming will result in reduced fresh water for people living downstream. 

Climate protection on the disputed glacier is important for both India and Pakistan – and could even jumpstart an improvement in their relationship.

Several Indian states are vulnerable to glacial lake outbursts as there are 9,575 glaciers in the Himalayan region contiguous to the country.

Amid worries of a meltdown in Himalayas, Nepal plans to hold the Everest Dialogue. 

How can Asian countries survive without Tibetan glaciers and water?

China's inroads in Nepal mean increasing control over Buddhist heritage sites – with implications for Tibet.

Climate change is affecting yaks and their Brokpa herders in the northeastern Indian Himalayas.

Will governments embrace smarter infrastructure or ignore environmental and social welfare?

India and Pakistan are both eager to build railroads in Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The tragedy in Nepal underscores the need for a disaster risk reduction strategy in the Himalayan region.