Central Asia's vital glaciers are rapidly melting due to climate change, posing threats to water security and increasing tensions between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

Central Asia's glaciers, crucial for water security, are melting rapidly due to climate change, with 14% to 30% lost over the past 60 years. This poses threats to food supply and infrastructure, as new lakes formed by meltwater can cause floods. Tensions over water distribution between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, the main providers, are rising. Experts warn that without action, these glaciers could halve by 2050 and vanish by 2100.

September 16, 2024
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